• Traffic lights, signs and signals apply to all road users, including bicycle and E-Bike riders.
• Bicyclists must ride to the right edge of the road as practical.  Ride in a bicycle lane when one is available.
• Ride in the same direction as vehicular traffic.
• Take caution when entering intersections.
• Proper lighting and reflective equipment must be used while operating a bicycle / E-Bike during nighttime hours.
• Helmets are required for riders under 18 years of age.
• Never ride a bicycle / E- Bike while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

An E-Bike is an electric bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

• The same rules of the road that apply to human-powered bicycles apply to all types of E-Bikes and human-powered bicycles.
• Electric bicycles do not need registration, licensing or insurance like a car or motorcycle.

California designates three classes of electric bicycles. Knowing the class of your electric bicycle will tell you where and how you can ride.

Class 1: Pedal-assisted E-Bike

• Allowed wherever regular bicycles are allowed.
• Equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling.
• Maximum speed of 20 MPH.
• Operators and passengers under 18 years old must wear a helmet.

Class 2: Throttle-assisted E-Bike

• Allowed wherever regular bicycles are allowed.
• Equipped with a throttle that allows the rider to control the bike’s motor power without pedaling.
• Maximum speed of 20 MPH.
• Operators and passengers under 18 years old must wear a helmet.

Class 3: Pedal-assisted E-Bike

• Allowed wherever regular bicycles are allowed.
• Equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling.
• Maximum speed of 28 MPH.
• Restrictions:
  • The operator must be 16 years of age or older.
  • The operator must wear a helmet regardless of age.
  • The passenger must wear a helmet regardless of age.