§ 21227. — 21227. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 722, Sec. 5.)

California § 21227.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 11.: DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
• Art. 5.: ARTICLE 5. Operation of Motorized Scooters

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(a)
A motorized scooter shall comply with one of the following:
(1)
Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
(2)
Operate in a manner so that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
(b)
It is unlawful for a person to operate a motorized scooter that does not meet one of the requirements of subdivision (a).

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 722, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2000.