Vehicles: Electric Bicycle Special License Plate Pilot Program.
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Transportation
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in Orange County, California, to test the feasibility of requiring special license plates on electric bicycles. It would authorize the county to create ordinances regulating electric bicycle operation, registration, speed limits, and equipment, including helmet requirements. Violations of these regulations could result in fines and mandatory attendance at an electric bicycle safety training course. The bill also amends existing vehicle codes to clarify definitions of electric bicycles and authorize local authorities to regulate their use, and exempts electric bicycles from certain bicycle laws.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program in Orange County for electric bicycle license plates.
- Authorizes local jurisdictions to create ordinances regulating electric bicycle operation, registration, speed limits, and equipment.
- Requires electric bicycle operators to wear helmets meeting specific safety standards.
- Clarifies the definition of an ‘electric bicycle’ within the Vehicle Code.
- Allows local law enforcement to enforce electric bicycle regulations.
- Authorizes local authorities to regulate the operation of electric bicycles on public bicycle paths and trails.
- Permits local authorities to impose age requirements for electric bicycle operation.
- Provides for fines and mandatory training for violations of electric bicycle regulations.
Who is affected
- Electric bicycle riders
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