Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill updates regulations for electric bicycles in California. It requires all Class 2 electric bicycles manufactured or sold after January 1, 2029, to have speedometers and front/rear lights. Sellers must provide specific disclosures to customers about the bicycle’s classification, speed, and safety recommendations. Local authorities can also set speed limits on bicycle paths and multiuse trails, with some exceptions for existing speed limits. The bill also establishes a new prima facie speed limit of 10 mph on sidewalks and modifies penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Requires Class 2 electric bicycles sold after January 1, 2029, to have speedometers and front/rear lights.
- Mandates specific disclosures to customers about electric bicycle classification, speed, and safety.
- Authorizes local authorities to set speed limits on bicycle paths and multiuse trails (10, 15, or 20 mph).
- Establishes a 10 mph prima facie speed limit on sidewalks.
- Sets a warning citation period for officers enforcing speed limits on electric bicycles for those under 16.
- Creates a new crime (infraction) for tampering with an electric bicycle's speed capabilities.
- Specifies labeling requirements for electric bicycles, including classification, speed, and wattage.
- Eliminates violation point counts for specific sidewalk speed limit violations.
Who is affected
- Electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors
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