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Cycling: everything you need to know

Publié le 20 mai 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You are already riding a bike or you have decided to start! But what do you need to know to ride properly? What are the possible aids? What equipment is required? What are the traffic rules on public roads? Do I need to register an electric bike? How to protect your bike from theft? Should we insure him? Service-Public.fr answers any practical questions you may have in this folder.

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What are the aids?

Have you decided to change your mode of travel and buy a classic bike or an electric bike? Be aware that there are aid from local authorities to reduce the cost of buying a bicycle or an electric bicycle (national aid for the purchase of a bicycle has been abolished since 15 February 2025). Find out from the local and regional authorities you depend on (your city, department, region). Have a problem with your electric bike? You can take advantage of the repair bonus, a device that allows you to repair your everyday appliances at a lower cost. In addition, you can also take advantage of the sustainable mobility package. Find all the practical information on Service-Public.fr !

What equipment is required?

What equipment should your bike incorporate? Be sure to take stock of the equipment to ensure your safety. Where to deposit your used battery? Service-public.fr offers you a tool to find a specialized collection point for electric bike batteries.

What are the rules and penalties for infringements?

Cycling requires the driver to respect the highway code. What are the rules? What are the penalties for infringements? Do I need to register an electric bike? Service-Public.fr take stock.

FYI  

The Road Safety website reminds traffic rules for cyclists (tips for getting around, road signs to be aware of, traffic rules for bicycles, sanctions).

Warning  

A bicycle offense can result in a fine but no point withdrawal on the car, motorcycle or heavy goods vehicle license.

How to protect your bike from theft? Should we insure him?

To combat the theft and stolen stolen bicycles, the Government has made it compulsory to mark bicycles sold by professionals. An infographic from the Ministry of Ecological Transition explains what this marking is used for. What to do if your bicycle has been stolen? How to insure your bike? Explanations with the Service-Public.fr.

Learning devices

Are there any training courses to teach children the necessary learning? Know how to ride a bike and Generation Bike are two apprenticeship programs to raise awareness of the practice of soft mobility from the college.

What about transport?

The 5the edition of Mai by bike takes place on the 1er as of May 31, 2025. Whether you are already a cyclist or are wondering about this sport, Mai à vélo is an opportunity to discover all forms of cycling (MTB, BMX, city bike...). Various events (leisure, sport, tourism...) are organized throughout France during the month of May to promote the practice of cycling. You can also offer animation as an association, community, school, private individual...

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