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GVW is the maximum authorized mass for vehicle use.

A light quadricycle is not classified as a motor vehicle.

Bicycles with motors under 1,000 W are not considered mopeds.

Special vehicles are designed for specific works and may exceed standard requirements.

A trailer is a non-self-propelled vehicle.
A driver operates the steering mechanism or commands a vehicle.

An articulated vehicle is a combination of a motor vehicle and a trailer.

Pedestrians are considered road users.
A vehicle is any device suitable for traveling on public roads.

A two-wheeled moped has an engine displacement of no more than 50 cc.

A light quadricycle is not classified as a motor vehicle.

Leave a safety distance from the vehicle ahead on a motorway.

Three-wheeled vehicles can be considered mopeds.
A motorcycle is classified as a motor vehicle.

People walking a motorcycle are considered drivers.

Vehicles must be registered in the name of the owner.

Light trailers have a maximum authorized mass of 750 kg.

A moped has an engine but is not a motor vehicle.
An automobile is used for transporting persons or goods.

A multipurpose vehicle is designed for transporting goods and persons.

A cycle is powered by muscular effort and has at least two wheels.
Heavy trailers exceed 750 kg in maximum authorized mass.

Two-wheeled vehicles are less stable than four-wheeled ones.

A semi-trailer is designed to be coupled to a motor vehicle.

A tourist train is a special service vehicle for tourism.

People in motorized wheelchairs are considered pedestrians.

A road train is a motor vehicle with a trailer.

Those pushing a pushchair are considered pedestrians.
The registered keeper is the person in whose name the vehicle is registered.

A trolleybus is considered a motor vehicle for transporting people.
Minors under 1.35 m must sit in the rear seat with proper restraints.

Indivisible loads on vehicles under 5 m can protrude one third from the front.
Never exceed the number of authorized seats in a vehicle.

In vehicles under 1 m wide, loads can only protrude from the rear, up to 25 cm.

Loading and unloading must be done off the road, never on it.

Loads can overhang the rear of a passenger car by 15% of its length.
Goods cannot be deposited on the carriageway during loading and unloading.

Roof loads must not compromise vehicle stability.

Animals in vehicles must be secured and not disturb the driver.

A vehicle cannot transport more people than authorized seats.
Hands-free phone use can still distract from driving attention.
Throwing objects from a vehicle can lead to penalties and point loss.

Always turn off the engine and lights while refueling.
Occupants must stay inside the vehicle on motorways after an emergency.
Maintain a steady speed to reduce fuel consumption and enhance safety.
Drive with care to avoid endangering yourself and others.
Do not drive a vehicle that emits excessive smoke or pollutants.
All vehicles must have an explosion silencer to reduce noise.
Motorcycles are less stable and more vulnerable than other vehicles.

Use the V-16 device to signal a broken-down vehicle on the road.