California Vehicle Code

§ 24016

VEH § 24016 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 12 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)An electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 shall meet the following criteria:

(1)Comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. 1512.1, et seq.).

(2)Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or operate in a manner such that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, if released or activated, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 37, Sec. 1. (AB 545) Effective January 1, 2026.