Electric
City Council
July 8, 2025
Item No. 8.3
Vehicle
Micromobility
Regulations
1 2
3 4
5 Agenda
Background
Proposed CVMC Changes
Timeline & Next Steps
Recommended Action
Regulatory Environment
Electric
Micromobility
Vehicles
Background
Increased
Ridership
Increased Volume and
Severity of Injury
1 Background
2 325,000 287,000
437,800
880,000
1,100,000
0 200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
National E-Bike Sales National Data
• Micromobility injuries increased 158% between 2017 and 2023 • Children under 14 = 34% of injuries, 18% of population • 2017 – 2023 = 450,000 ER visits and 373 fatalities
• E-bike riders 10% less likely to wear a helmet
California Data
• 18.6x increase in e-bike injury incidents, 2018-2023
Chula Vista Data
• 16 e-bike injury incidents in FY2025, 75% transported to ER Community Concerns
Background
3 Background
Assembly Bill
2234
January 2025
City Council Referral
4 Background
5 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Presence of a Throttle No Yes No
Maximum Speed 20 MPH 20 MPH 28 MPH
Helmet Requirements <18 Years <18 Years All Ages
Minimum Age None None 16 Years
Regulatory Environment
CA Vehicle Code: E-Bike Classes
Regulatory Environment
Assembly Bill 2234
• San Diego County Agencies Authorized
• ≥12 Years for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes
• 60 Day Warning Period, then $25 Fine
• Parents/Guardians Liable for Violations by Minors
• 30-Day Public Information Campaign
• Sunsets January 1, 2029
• Add Chapter 10.73 (Electric
Micromobility Vehicles)
Proposed Changes to CVMC
• Add Definitions to Chapter 10.08 (Vehicles &
Traffic, Definitions)
• Amend Chapter 5.67 to consolidate rules
• Add Chapter 10.73 (Electric Micromobility
Vehicles)
• ADA & public agency personnel exempt
• ≥ 12 years for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes
• No passengers if under 18
• Helmet requirements
• Safe operation
• Prohibitions and restrictions (sidewalks, 40 MPH+ roadways, etc.) • Parking regulations
• Violations - Penalties
⚬ <12 Class 1 or Class 2 = $25 or proof of training w/in 120 days ⚬ All Others = $50, $100, $250
⚬ Impound authority
CVMC Chapter 10.73
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Presence of a Throttle No Yes No
Maximum Speed 20 MPH 20 MPH 28 MPH
Helmet Requirements <18 Years <18 Years All Ages
Minimum Age ≥12 Years ≥12 Years 16 Years
Proposed Change to CVMC
CA Vehicle Code: E-Bike Classes
Description State Law Chula Vista Code
ADA Exempt Yes Yes
Minimum Age to Operate Class 1 or Class 2 e-bike None 12 Years Helmet Required for Class 1 or Class 2 e-bike <18 Years <18 Years Helmet Required for Class 3 e-bike All Ages All Ages
Minimum Age to Transport Passengers, e-Bikes None 18
Transport Passengers, Motorized Scooters Prohibited Prohibited Sidewalk Operation of Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes Allowed, Local Regulation
Prohibited in Business
Districts & as Signed
Sidewalk Operation of Class 3 e-bikes Allowed, Local
Regulation
Prohibited
Sidewalk Operation of Motorized Scooters Prohibited Prohibited Regulation Comparison
Timeline & Next Steps
July 8, 2025
First Reading
July 22, 2025
Second Reading
August 21, 2025
Effective Date
October 21, 2025
Fines Begin
January 1, 2029
AB 2234 Sunset
Education
Campaign
Warnings
Only
Enforce and
Report to County
• In-Person & Virtual Meetings
• Educational Website
• Social Media Postings
• Traditional Media Outreach
• Coordination with School Districts
10.73.080 Operating electric micromobility vehicles: prohibitions and restrictions.
Except as provided in section 10.73.030 of this chapter, the following prohibition and restrictions apply to using, riding, or operating electric micromobility vehicles within the City:
A. No person shall use, ride, or operate any electric micromobility vehicle upon any sidewalk within any business district as described by this code, nor upon a sidewalk within the City containing signs posted by the City Engineer prohibiting such use, riding, or operation.
B. No person shall use, ride, or operate a Class 3 electric bicycle upon any sidewalk within the City.
C. No person shall use, ride, or operate a motorized scooter:
1. Upon a sidewalk.
2. Upon a roadway or highway without a striped bicycle lane.
3. Upon a roadway or highway or outside of a striped bike bicycle lane (Class II facility) or bike bicycle boulevard (Class IV facility), where the posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour or greater.
Corrections
Recommended
Action
Place an ordinance on first reading:
(1) Adding Chapter 10.73 (Electric Micromobility Vehicles); (2) Amending Chapter 10.08 (Vehicles & Traffic, Definitions) ; and (3) Amending Chapter 5.67 (Shared Micro-Mobility Device Pilot Program)