Section 312.5 Of Division 1. Words And Phrases Defined From California Vehicle Code >> Division 1.
312.5
. (a) An "electric bicycle" is a bicycle equipped with fully
operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
(1) A "class 1 electric bicycle," or "low-speed pedal-assisted
electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides
assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per
hour.
(2) A "class 2 electric bicycle," or "low-speed throttle-assisted
electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be
used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of
providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles
per hour.
(3) A "class 3 electric bicycle," or "speed pedal-assisted
electric bicycle," is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides
assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per
hour, and equipped with a speedometer.
(b) A person riding an electric bicycle, as defined in this
section, is subject to Article 4 (commencing with Section 21200) of
Chapter 1 of Division 11.
(c) On and after January 1, 2017, manufacturers and distributors
of electric bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed,
in a prominent location, to each electric bicycle. The label shall
contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor
wattage of the electric bicycle, and shall be printed in Arial font
in at least 9-point type.