[norebro_text]The Bicycle
The Danish law prescribes that a bicycle must be equipped with a bell, yellow reflex on pedals or rear wheel spokes, as well as a red cat’s eye pointing to the rear e.g. mounted on the rear mudguard.[/norebro_text][norebro_text]Lamps
After dark – between sunset and sunrise – the bicycle must have lights when in use, a white light in front and a red light behind. Both lamps must be clearly visible from a distance of at least 150 metres.[/norebro_text][norebro_text]Brakes
A bicycle for one person must have either a hub brake or rimbrakes on both wheels. If the bicycle is intended for more than one person, it must have one front wheel brake and one rear wheel brake. The same applies to bycycles with trailers.[/norebro_text]

[norebro_text]Locks
It is advisable to have a good lock on your bicycle as well as a chain lock so that the bicycle can be attached to a firm object, as many bicycles are stolen in Denmark.[/norebro_text][norebro_text]Trailers
Trailers are allowed for transportation of up to two children under six years. The rider of the bicycle must be over 15 years. It is not allowed to transport children in the trailer and on the bicycle at the same time. The lenght of the bicycle and the trailer must not exceed 3.5 metres. During lighting-up time, two red rear lights are required. Furthermore the trailer must be equipped with two white reflexes in front and two red reflexes at the rear as well as yellow reflexes on the sides. Trailers for tr ansportation of children must have protection against the spokes and a device for fastening of the children.[/norebro_text]

[norebro_text]Traffic Regulations
Addult cyclists (over 15 years) can have up to two children under six years of age on the bicycle. Cyclists must ride (their bicycles) on the extreme right of the road. If there is a cycle lane it must be used. The cyclists are permitted to ride side by side, if the is ample space on the road, and if they cause no inconvenience to the other road-users. Bicycles are of course not allowed on motorways or on roads where motorway regulations are in force.

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[norebro_text]Left turns[/norebro_text] [norebro_text]When a cyclist has to turn left, it must be done in two stages as shown above. It is extremely important to follow this rule as Danish car drivers are used to this way of cyclists turning left.[/norebro_text]

[norebro_text]Bicycle hand signals

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[norebro_text]According to the law you must signal as shown above when you stop or turn.[/norebro_text]