E-bike
Rules
California has three (3) classes of electric bicycles.
Each class determines where and how you can ride
Requirements
Pedal Assist
Throttle
Maximum Speed
Minimum Age
Driver’s License
Helmet Required
Allowed in Parks*
Allowed on Sidewalk
Allowed in Bike Lane
DMV Registration
Pedal Bike
Speed Limit
None
No
Under 18
Yes
No
Yes
No
Class 1
20 MPH
None
No
Under 18
No
No
Yes
No
Class 2
20 MPH
None
No
Under 18
No
No
Yes
No
Class 3
28 MPH
16 No
All Ages
No
No
Yes
No
60 MPH +
16 Yes
All Ages
No
No
No
Yes
E-Motorcycle**
Prohibited Uses: Riding on Sidewalks - No person shall use or operate any bicycle or wheeled toy upon any sidewalk in a business district or adjacent to any place of public assembly
**E-motorcycles have different
requirements than E-bikes.
*Pedal bicycles allowed on the
inner loop only in Lacy Park
Always ride with the flow of traffic.
Always obey all traffic signals, signs, and
rules of the road.
Always wear a helmet.
Passengers can only ride on secondary seats.
(cannot ride on luggage racks)
Always yield to pedestrians.
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