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Motorized Scooters
- What's the Law?

The California Legislature made operation of motorized scooters or "Go-Peds" on the roadway legal effective January, 2001.  Be aware there are several laws applicable to the safe operation of these vehicles that are specified in the Vehicle Code.  

 

   

  Operator must possess a valid driver's license or
      
instruction permit

  Operator shall not attach the scooter or himself/
      
herself to any other vehicle

  Operators can not carry passengers

  Vehicle can not be operated on the sidewalk

  Operator must wear approved helmet

  Lighting equipment required after darkness

  Operator shall not exceed 15 mph

  Vehicle is not to be ridden where the speed
       limit is in excess of 25 mph, unless an approved
       bicycle lane is present

  Operator must ride in the bicycle lane, if such
       lane is provided, & stay within that lane except
       when making turns

  The operator must drive in the same direction as
       automobile traffic

  Operators are subject to the Rules of the Road

  All DUI laws are applicable to operators

  When making a left turn at an intersection:
       operator is required to stop, dismount as close
       as practical to the right side of the roadway &
       then complete left turn by crossing on foot

 


 

Drive Defensively...

Motorized scooters can be fun to operate and can be done so safely, by following the rules of the road.  Remember that when you are operating one of these vehicles, you will be very difficult to see...so please drive defensively.  Click HERE for additional information (check "Vehicle Code" and use "21235" for search criteria.

 

     
 

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