California · Vehicle Code

VEH §27800: It is unlawful for a driver of a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle to carry any other person thereon, except on a seat securely fastened to the machine at the rear of the driver and provided with foot

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Motorcycle and motorized bicycle drivers may only carry passengers on a rear seat with footrests or sidecar. Passengers must keep feet on footrests while the vehicle is moving.

Read the full statutory text

It is unlawful for a driver of a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle to carry any other person thereon, except on a seat securely fastened to the machine at the rear of the driver and provided with footrests, or in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle and designed for the purpose of carrying a passenger. Every passenger on a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle shall keep his feet on the footrests while such vehicle is in motion.

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