{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"27800","citation":"Veh. Code, § 27800","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment [27000. - 28160.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Motorcycles [27800. - 27803.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 421.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/motorcycles-27800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}