E-Motorcycle, E-Bike, and E-Scooter - Resource Guide

As the usage of e-transportation becomes more common in our neighborhoods, this guide is designed to help riders, drivers, pedestrians, and community members better understand the basics. Below you will find helpful information on classifications, safety considerations, responsible practices, and more. Questions? Visit our E-Motorcycle, E-Bike, and E-Scooter Resources page, or contact the Pomona Police Department's Traffic Bureau 909-620-2155

ELECTRIC SCOOTER ENFORCEMENT - Electric scooters are subject to California Vehicle Code (CVC) regulations:

21221 CVC - Scooters are subject to the same laws as a driver of a vehicle

21228 CVC - Must ride against the right shoulder

21235(c) CVC - Persons under 18 - helmets are required

21235(d) CVC - Valid driver's license or permit required

21235(e) CVC - No passengers in addition to the operator

21235(g) CVC - No riding on sidewalks

21235(i) CVC - May not park scooter on sidewalks

22411 CVC - Scooters may not exceed 15 mph

ELECTRIC BICYCLE ENFORCEMENT - All classes of electric bicycles fall under the same California Vehicle Code (CVC) rules as regular bicycles:

21200.2 CVC - DUI on a bicycle

21201(d)(1) CVC - Headlamp required during darkness

21203 CVC - Bicycles/e-bikes can not be pulled by a vehicle

21204(b) CVC - Passenger not riding on permanent seat (sitting on handlebars)

21210 CVC - Parked bicycle obstructing sidewalk

21212(a) CVC - Persons under 18 - helmets are required

21650.1 CVC - Bicycles must travel in the same direction as automobiles

10.64.025 GMC - No riding of bicycles on the sidewalks in a business district

E-MOTORCYCLES 436.1 CVC

- Electric off-road motorcycle

- Equipped with foot pegs not pedals

- Illegal to operate within city limits

ELECTRIC BICYCLES 312.5(a) CVC

- A bicycle, but electric

- Has pedals like an ordinary bicycle

Class #1

- Any Age can ride

- Helmet required under 18 yrs old

- Maximum motor assist speed of 20 mph

- No throttle

Class #2

- Any age can ride

- Helmet required under 18 years old

- Maximum motor assist speed of 20 mph

- Thumb throttle on handlebars

Class #3

- Minimum age of 16 years old

- Helmet required

- Maximum motor assist speed of 28mph

- No throttle

- Equipped with a speedometer

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS 407(a) CVC

- Two-wheeled with handlebars and a floorboard to place your feet

- No pegs or pedals

- Requires driver's license - Any class

- Helmet required under 18 yrs old

- May not exceed 15 mph

- May not be ridden on sidewalks

ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDS 313.5 CVC

- Electrically motorized board

- 21968(a) CVC - Electric skateboards may not be operated within city limits