Here you can be fined for drunk cycling (biggest fine I heard of was €1300) and lose your driving licence. The levels of alcohol for this are much higher than if you are caught driving your car drunk.
Also have to have lights (dynamo for all bikes over 10kg), bell, two reflectors on each wheel, reflectors on pedals, front and back reflectors and two brakes.
The "men in green" usually use a bit of common sense - if you are riding a racing bike in broad daylight without lights and a bell you won't get stopped; do the same thing at night, or ride the wrong way, or go through a red light, then they will jump on you and possibly fine you for every single thing.
Speed limits only apply to motorised vehicles![]()



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