Section 24016 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 1.
24016
. (a) An electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of
Section 312.5 shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for
bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety
Commission (16 C.F.R. 1512.1, et seq.).
(2) Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged
or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or operate in a
manner such that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism
that, when released or activated, will cause the electric motor to
disengage or cease to function.
(b) A person operating an electric bicycle is not subject to the
provisions of this code relating to financial responsibility, driver'
s licenses, registration, and license plate requirements, and an
electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle.
(c) Every manufacturer of an electric bicycle shall certify that
it complies with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for
bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety
Commission (16 C.F.R. 1512.1, et seq.).
(d) A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle
described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the
speed capability of the bicycle, unless he or she appropriately
replaces the label indicating the classification required in
subdivision (c) of Section 312.5.