Section 21227 Of Article 5. Operation Of Motorized Scooters From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.
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. (a) A motorized scooter shall comply with one of the
following:
(1) Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged
or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
(2) Operate in a manner so that the motor is engaged through a
switch or mechanism that, when released, will cause the electric
motor to disengage or cease to function.
(b) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motorized scooter
that does not meet one of the requirements of subdivision (a).