Reimported Simson mopeds to be allowed to travel at 60 km/h in the future
Good news for fans of cult vehicles from the GDR: The German government has decided that reimported Simson mopeds will be allowed to participate in road traffic at a speed of 60 km/h in the future. Previously, there were varying legal regulations regarding this, which have now been clarified uniformly.
Simson models from the former GDR enjoy a special status in Germany. Normally, small motorcycles registered under current law are only allowed to travel at a maximum of 45 km/h. However, an exceptional regulation dating back to the Unification Treaty applies to Simson mopeds.
For a long time, it was unclear whether this exemption also applied to vehicles that were sold abroad after the reunification and have now been brought back to Germany. Following a renewed legal review, the federal government has now given the green light. As a result, these reimported mopeds are legally equated with the models that have already been registered in Germany for decades.
This decision brings relief to many owners and collectors. Simson mopeds are very popular due to their robust technology and nostalgic design. With the new regulation, legal certainty has now been established for all riders who wish to use their vehicles legally in everyday life.