California Vehicle Code

§ 407.5

VEH § 407.5 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 1

Statute text

(a)A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has either a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding or a seat and footrests in place of the floorboard, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also be designed to be powered by human propulsion. For purposes of this section, a motorcycle, as defined in Section 400, a motor-driven cycle, as defined in Section 405, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 406, is not a motorized scooter.

(b)A device meeting the definition in subdivision (a) that is powered by a source other than electrical power is also a motorized scooter.

(c)(1) A manufacturer of motorized scooters shall provide a disclosure to buyers that advises buyers that the buyers’ existing insurance policies may not provide coverage for these scooters and that the buyers should contact their insurance company or insurance agent to determine if coverage is provided.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 311, Sec. 2. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2022.