ABE & compulsory carrying of e-choppers, e-scooters and e-motorcycles

What is the COC – and why is it important?

The COC (Certificate of Conformity) document is a Europe-wide certificate of conformity issued by the vehicle manufacturer. It confirms that the vehicle complies with the technical specifications of the EU type approval (EEC) and is therefore approved for use on public roads throughout the EU and Switzerland.

No additional ABE required

Star-Biker doesn't require a separate ABE (general operating permit). The COC completely replaces this.

You will receive:

• A fully issued COC
• No additional paperwork
• No individual registration or TÜV approval necessary

Do I have to carry the COC document with me?

There is no explicit legal obligation to carry such items in the sense of an administrative offence.

However, we recommend that you always carry a copy of the COC document with you – either in paper form or as a PDF on your smartphone.

Especially during traffic checks or when inquiries are made by the insurance company, the COC serves as official proof of the registration, vehicle class, maximum speed and technical conformity of your vehicle.

The COC is valid for these Star-Biker models

All Star-Biker vehicles are delivered with a vehicle-specific, valid COC document – ​​directly from the manufacturer, signed and complete:

• Star-BikerChopper M1P Custom (also known as Mangosteen M1P or Futura X9)
• Star Biker Bobber M8S Custom (Mangosteen M8S)
• Star Biker Chopper M1PS Knight (Mangosteen M1PS or Futura Angry Blake)
• Shelwy Italian (e.g. Dreems, Tisto, Emco, Kito – in Star-Biker Edition)
• Star Biker Monkey (Coopop Cox & Rugged)
• Electric vehicles, trikes & quads (comparable to Econelo, Rolektro)

Which driving license class do you need for your electric vehicle?

Depending on the maximum speed of your e-scooter, e-chopper or e-motorcycle, you need a certain
Driving license class:

Up to 25 km/h

• Permitted with: Moped test certificate (from 15 years)
• Registration: Only insurance number plate required – no registration with the registration office

Up to 45 km/h

• Allowed with: Driving license class AM (from 15/16 years) or class B (car driving license)
• Registration: Insurance number plate is sufficient – ​​no registration office required

Over 45 km/h (e.g. up to 125 km/h)

• Permitted with: Class A1, A2, A or B196 (125cc extension for car drivers)
• Registration: Registration with the registration office required, including official license plate and vehicle registration document

What does EEC compliant mean?

EEC stands for European Economic Community. The EEC type approval certifies that the vehicle has been tested and approved according to applicable EU directives (e.g., EU 168/2013).

This means that it can be legally driven on public roads within all EU member states and Switzerland.

All our Star-Biker vehicles have a valid EEC type approval.

Advantages of the Star Biker COC document

• Directly from us as general importer
• Vehicle-specific with frame number
• Vehicle class (e.g. L1e or L3e) clearly stated
• No additional costs
• No TÜV approval required
• No risk when registering or checking

Common problems with grey imports

Vehicles of non-European production that are imported without genuine EEC approval can cause significant problems:

• No insurability
• Rejection by registration authorities
• Fines for police checks

With Star-Biker, you're on the safe side. Our vehicles are tested, compliant, and 100% road-legal.

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Do you still have questions about registration, the COC or your e-chopper?

Are you unsure which model fits your driving license or would you like to know how to properly register your e-chopper or e-scooter?

We're happy to help you personally – whether you already own an e-chopper, e-scooter or electric scooter or are just thinking about getting one.