"Are you actually allowed to ride that?" It is the question SELANA riders get most. The answer is yes. And it comes down to three letters: RDW.
A special moped
In the Netherlands an e-step is not a bicycle. If you want to ride one on the road, the RDW has to approve it as a special moped (bijzondere bromfiets). We designed the SELANA Alpha for those Dutch requirements from the very first sketch. Six years later it became the first e-step to get a national type approval.
What the RDW checks
- Brakes: two independent braking systems, so you can always stop in busy traffic.
- Lights: certified for brightness, colour and position.
- Strength: the frame and parts are tested hard for durability and safety.
Want to know more? Read what the RDW approval is really about.
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Your own licence plate
Every Alpha has a VIN plate and its own licence plate. That is the proof your step has been approved. We arrange the licence plate when you order, for a one-off EUR 55,00 (EUR 50,00 for the RDW, EUR 5,00 admin).
What it gives you
- Simply on the road: on the cycle path, without worries.
- Insured: from day one, for example with ANWB.
- Freedom: no driving licence needed and no helmet required. You can ride from age 16.
