Bike seat and passenger rules now apply on off-street bike paths too
The rule that bicycle riders and passengers must sit on a permanent seat, with a safe child seat for kids 4 or under or 40 pounds or less, now covers Class I bike paths as well as streets. Breaking it is an infraction.
Who it affects
Bicycle and e-bike riders and their passengers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1614: Vehicles: bicycles.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.