Existing law defines an electric bicycle as a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime.
This bill would clarify that an electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that is not physically capable of exceeding 750 watts of power.

Statutes affected:
AB 545: 312.5 VEH
02/11/25 - Introduced: 312.5 VEH