Support us

Speed pedelecTurkey

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Turkey. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Turkey

37. Speed pedelec

A speed pedelec is a high-speed electrically assisted bicycle whose motor can continue providing pedal assistance above the normal electric-bicycle assistance limit, typically up to approximately 45 km/h. It has pedals and is primarily designed to assist the rider while pedalling.

Because of its higher speed, a speed pedelec may legally be treated differently from an ordinary bicycle or electric bicycle. Special rules can apply concerning the minimum age, driving licence, helmet, registration, insurance, cycle-path use and permitted roads, depending on the country.

Speed pedelec
A Speedpedelec of German manufacturer 'Riese und Müller'.
Wikimedia.org • Sänger • CC BY-SA
What is a speed pedelec?

In the Belgian example, a speed pedelec is an electrically assisted pedal vehicle in a faster legal category, with assistance up to 45 km/h. Other countries may classify faster electric bicycles differently; the name alone does not establish their legal status.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15–2.17, 36 and 43; cycle and speed-pedelec classification; Belgian example

🔗 gov.uk • GOV.UK, Riding an electric bike: the rules; GB EAPC example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 59–82, cycling; national guidance example

What is the difference between a speed pedelec and an ordinary electric bicycle?

The assistance cut-off differs. For example, Belgium’s ordinary pedal-assisted cycle category uses a 25 km/h cut-off, while a speed pedelec can provide assistance up to 45 km/h. These are assistance and classification rules, not a universal maximum speed every bicycle can physically reach.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15–2.17, 36 and 43; cycle and speed-pedelec classification; Belgian example

🔗 gov.uk • GOV.UK, Riding an electric bike: the rules; GB EAPC example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 59–82, cycling; national guidance example

Is a helmet compulsory on a speed pedelec?

Helmet requirements vary between countries, but because speed pedelecs travel considerably faster than ordinary bicycles, specific helmet requirements commonly apply.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15–2.17, 36 and 43; cycle and speed-pedelec classification; Belgian example

🔗 gov.uk • GOV.UK, Riding an electric bike: the rules; GB EAPC example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 59–82, cycling; national guidance example

1 Turkey 2 Motorway 3 Zone 4 Speed limit 5 Tunnel 6 Slope 7 Stop sign 8 Pedestrian crossing 9 School area 10 Overtaking 11 Crossing animals 12 Wrong-way driving 13 Radar speed sign 14 Traffic lights 15 No stopping 16 Reversing 17 Road surface 18 City limit 19 Licence plate 20 Dangers 21 Truck 22 Bus 23 Police 24 Ambulance 25 Pothole 26 Path 27 Particulates 28 Air pollution 29 Rush hour 30 Road code 31 Street gutter 32 Cargo bike 33 Forestry vehicle 34 Construction vehicle 35 Semi-trailer truck 36 Trolleybus 37 Speed pedelec 38 Delivery vehicle 39 Idling 40 Tow truck 41 Four-wheel drive 42 Bicycle 43 Motorcycle equipment 44 Rail track 45 Caravan 46 Trailer 47 Tow hitch 48 Fire truck 49 Siren 50 Convoy 51 Emergency vehicle lighting 52 Agricultural machinery 53 Electric bicycle 54 Electric vehicle 55 Pedelec 56 Quadricycle 57 Microcar 58 All-terrain vehicle 59 Van 60 Recreational vehicle 61 Scooter 62 Trikke 63 Personal mobility device 64 Skateboard 65 Segway 66 Kick scooter 67 Roller skates 68 Mailman 69 Hitchhiker 70 Toddler 71 Child 72 Disability 73 Motorail 74 km/h 75 mph 76 Speedometer 77 Ride height 78 Dirt road 79 Driving 80 Start-stop system 81 Manual transmission 82 Automatic transmission 83 Throttle 84 Tachometer 85 Steering wheel 86 Power steering 87 Visual scanning 88 Mirror 89 Fuel 90 Fuel gauge 91 Petrol 92 Diesel 93 Diesel exhaust fluid 94 Car insurance 95 First aid kit 96 Fire extinguisher 97 High-visibility clothing 98 First aid 99 Concrete step barrier 100 Barriers ...