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Vehicle Code § 436.1

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436.1.

An “off-highway electric motorcycle,” commonly referred to as an eMoto, is an off-highway motorcycle subject to identification under this code that meets all of the following requirements:

(a) Is designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off the highway.

(b) Is powered by an electric motor for which a motor number is not required.

(c) Has handlebars for steering control.

(d) Has a straddle seat provided by the manufacturer.

(e) Has two wheels.

(f) Is not equipped with pedals from the manufacturer.

(Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 1. (SB 586) Effective January 1, 2026.)