Electric Mobility Device Amendments

Updated definitions to clarify that 'motorcycle' includes both electric and combustion engines, and to distinguish 'high power electric devices' from standard electric assisted bicycles.

Mandated that individuals under 21 years old must wear protective headgear when operating motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, class 3 electric assisted bicycles, and other specified devices on highways.

Created a new safety education program requiring a 'personal electric vehicle safety certificate' for individuals under 16 operating electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, or high power electric devices on highways.

Prohibited operating electric assisted bicycles with the motor engaged for individuals under 14 unless supervised, and under 16 unless supervised or certified.

Required sellers of non-electric-assisted-bicycle electric vehicles to provide conspicuous disclosures to buyers stating the vehicle is a motor vehicle subject to applicable laws.

Made it unlawful to consume alcohol while operating an electric assisted bicycle.

Prohibited modifying or tampering with equipment on electric assisted bicycles or high power electric devices to change power or speed output.

Authorized peace officers to seize and hold electric vehicles from individuals under 18 who violate safety regulations, releasing them to parents or guardians.

Removed the driver's license requirement for operating electric assisted bicycles and motor assisted scooters, but added the requirement for a safety certificate for those under 16.

Set specific effective dates, with most changes taking effect May 6, 2026, and safety certificate requirements taking effect May 5, 2027.

Updated the definition of 'motorcycle' to explicitly include vehicles powered by electric motors, ensuring they are treated consistently with combustion-engine motorcycles.

Added a new requirement for individuals under 16 to complete a state-approved safety course before operating electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, or high power electric devices on highways.

Mandated that commercial sellers of high-powered electric vehicles (non-e-bikes) must provide a conspicuous disclosure to buyers stating the vehicle is subject to motor vehicle laws and may require a helmet.

Raised the age threshold for helmet requirements from under 21 to under 16 for operating electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, and high power electric devices on highways.

Authorized peace officers to impound electric mobility devices from individuals under 18 who commit traffic violations and release the device only to a parent or guardian.

Set the effective date for most provisions to May 6, 2026, with specific licensing and safety course requirements taking effect on May 5, 2027.

Added new definitions clarifying that motorcycles can be powered by electric or combustion engines and specifying which electric devices are excluded from the standard motor vehicle definition.

Modified the definition of 'motor vehicle' to explicitly include electric motorcycles designed for paved highways while excluding certain off-road motorcycles.

Introduced a new requirement for individuals under 21 to wear helmets while operating certain electric devices on highways.

Made it unlawful to consume alcohol while operating an electric assisted bicycle.

Created a new safety course for operating electric devices on highways, with specific circumstances under which attendance is required.

Added a requirement for commercial sellers to provide specific disclosures stating that certain vehicles are not electric assisted bicycles but are instead motor vehicles.

Granted peace officers the authority to impound electric vehicles from individuals under 18 who commit violations and release them to parents.

Established a minimum age of 16 for operating personal electric vehicles on freeways and 16 for renting them.

Updated the definition of 'motor vehicle' to clarify it includes motorcycles powered by either electric or combustion engines.

Mandated that individuals under 21 must wear protective headgear when operating motorcycles, Class 3 e-bikes, motor-assisted scooters, and high-power electric devices on highways.

Created a new safety education program requiring a 'Personal Electric Vehicle Safety Certificate' for individuals aged 8 to 16 operating personal electric vehicles on highways.

Required commercial sellers to provide a conspicuous disclosure stating that many electric mobility devices are motor vehicles subject to registration and insurance laws, not bicycles.

Authorized peace officers to impound personal electric vehicles from individuals under 18 who commit traffic violations and release them only to a parent or guardian.

Established a minimum $350 fine for operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle without a valid license and endorsement.

Adjusted age restrictions for operating motor-assisted scooters and electric personal assistive mobility devices, generally requiring supervision for those under 16.

Set specific effective dates of May 6, 2026, for most provisions and May 5, 2027, for new safety certificate and licensing requirements.

Clarified that the definition of 'motorcycle' now explicitly includes vehicles powered by electric engines, not just combustion engines.

Added new definitions for 'high power electric device' and 'electric motorcycle' to distinguish them from standard electric assisted bicycles.

Mandated that individuals under 21 years old must wear protective headgear (helmets) while operating electric assisted bicycles and certain other devices on highways.

Created a new safety education and training program requiring individuals under 18 to obtain a 'Personal Electric Vehicle Safety Certificate' before operating these devices on highways.

Required sellers of high-power electric devices (non-e-bikes) to provide specific disclosures to buyers stating the vehicle is subject to motor vehicle laws and may require a helmet.

Made it unlawful to consume alcohol while operating an electric assisted bicycle.

Authorized peace officers to impound electric vehicles involved in violations by individuals under 18 and release them to a parent or guardian.

Established new penalties for knowingly modifying or tampering with equipment on electric assisted bicycles or high-power electric devices to change power or speed output.