Government introduces speed cameras on bicycle paths

Before the end of 2022, the Dutch government will place speed cameras on bicycle paths. This to reduce the speed on the bicycle paths. Van Raam has a solution with which you do not have to worry about your speed and possible traffic fines anymore. Read more about this innovative and unique solution here.


Video: Government introduces speed cameras on bicycle paths

Watch this video and see Van Raam's speed limiting invention as a solution for the speed cameras on bicycle paths.

Tip: Dutch is spoken in this video. Feel free to turn on the subtitles for accompanying text and explanations. 

"How wonderful is this! I can continue to cycle carefree thanks to Van Raam's new speed limiting invention." - A happy Van Raam cyclist
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A Van Raam cyclist on the Easy Sport recumbent trike is testing the invention on the test track at Van Raam

Reducing speed on bicycle paths

It is becoming increasingly crowded on the bicycle paths. More and more people have an e-bike and accidents often happen because people cycle too fast. Therefore, the Dutch government wants to reduce the speed on bicycle paths in the Netherlands by installing speed cameras. Before the end of the year, the speed cameras will be placed on the cycle paths and there will be different cycling zones with a maximum speed of 10, 15 or 25 km/h. Do you have a (Van Raam) bike? Then you will soon have to watch out that you do not cycle too fast for the speed cameras and receive a fine.

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Maikel Fraikin (Information Manager) talks about the speed limiting invention

Speed limiting invention via app

Van Raam has an innovative solution especially for your electric Van Raam bicycle.

Thanks to this speed limiting invention, the Van Raam E-Bike App informs you of the speed limit and any speed cameras, and your bike adjusts to the maximum speed.

"We can have the bicycle react in such a way that it takes over the maximum speed of the area in which it is cycling at that moment." - Maikel Fraikin (Information Manager)
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A Van Raam cyclist on the Easy Sport recumbent trike is testing the invention on the test track at Van Raam

How does it work exactly?

The current Van Raam Smart E-Bike App can communicate with the bicycle. Thanks to push notifications, you know, for example, when to charge your battery. New is that we will inform you via the app about the speed limit and any speed cameras. In addition, Van Raam can adjust the speed of your bicycle as soon as you enter a speed camera zone. Thanks to Van Raam's smart technology, your bicycle will automatically adopt the maximum speed of the area in which you are cycling at that moment.

Benefits

  • You are informed about the speed limit

  • You are informed about bicycle-speed cameras

  • Your bike sticks to the speed limit

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The speed camera on the Van Raam bike test track

Test phase at Van Raam bike test track

At Van Raam, we are now working on the first tests. These tests take place on the bike test track at our bicycle factory in Varsseveld, the Netherlands. We have installed a speed camera in order to be able to test in a representative way. The first results look good and we hope to launch the updated app this summer.

"I don't have to worry about speeding and getting fined. Isn't that what everyone wants?" - A happy Van Raam cyclist

Innovation at Van Raam

Innovation is very important at Van Raam. We are always trying to improve and renew our products and processes. We have won various innovation awards and are frontrunners in Smart Industry and Smart Working.

Innovation at Van Raam

Questions?

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