California · Vehicle Code
VEH §21227: (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.
Infraction
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a motorized scooter that lacks safety features—specifically a brake mechanism that disengages the motor—is unlawful.
Read the full statutory text
(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).
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