Electric two-wheelers that top 20 mph are banned from public roads unless road-legal
Riding an electric two- or three-wheeler that tops 20 mph on motor power on public roads is banned unless it fits a road-legal type in the Vehicle Code; police can remove it. Ads for electric mopeds and small motorcycles need a registration and insurance warning.
Who it affects
E-moto riders and sellers and makers of e-bikes, mopeds and e-motos
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
- : Rented mopeds and off-road e-motorcycles need certified batteries
Official text
California SB 1167: Vehicles: electric 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.