Equipment

Why use equipment for your electric vehicle?

To avoid injuries, it is essential to equip yourself with the right equipment for your electric vehicle. To achieve this, you need to buy good protection equipment when investing in your electric vehicle.

Wearing safety equipment is important but also mandatory. This prevents you from seriously injuring yourself in a collision or fall. This equipment therefore allows you to protect yourself from dangerous situations regardless of the speed at which you are driving.

Essential equipment

Helmet

Helmets are mandatory when riding an electric vehicle. Driving without a helmet is not only dangerous but can also subject you to a fine. Indeed, the helmet protects your skull optimally when you ride with your two wheels. It is a protective accessory that protects you from all shocks related to an accident or a possible collision when you are riding.

Knee pads and elbow pads

During a fall, it is very likely that your legs and arms will be affected. Note that injuries to the elbows or legs can cause sequelae. That is why it is better to protect yourself from these parts of the body with the help of knee pads or elbow pads. Although these accessories hinder some drivers, they ensure your safety on the road.

Protective gloves

As explained above, it is not uncommon for you to drop your hands in an accident. These parts of the body are usually the most exposed during a road slide.

It is therefore recommended to wear protective gloves . This equipment is both to ensure your comfort on the road while protecting you from possible shocks.

The phone support

As the name suggests, a phone mount allows you to attach your smartphone to your handlebars. Your phone will be visible and within reach.

You can stay focused on the road while taking advantage of additional features such as GPS, listening to music or even making a call, for example.

The inflation pump

The inflation pump allows you to avoid punctures when driving with your electric vehicle. This is an inflation tool that will be responsible for filling your tires with air.

Depending on the pump you choose, you will need to apply light pressure to inflate your tires. You must ensure that the tires of your electric vehicle have the necessary pressure.

What penalties do you risk if you do not use the mandatory equipment?

There are many penalties if you do not wear certain accessories once you have your electric vehicle in hand. Here are some notable penalties:

• If your braking system is not up to standard, you risk a fine of 11 euros.
• If your electric vehicle is not equipped with an adequate lighting system, you risk a fixed fine of between 35 and 135 euros.
• A speeding exposes you to the risk of a fine of up to 1500 euros.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
• Driving with your headphones or phone in hand is prohibited.