{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"436.1","citation":"Veh. Code, § 436.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100. - 681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 588, Sec. 1.   (SB 586)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>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:</p><p>(a) Is designed by the manufacturer for operation primarily off the highway.</p><p>(b) Is powered by an electric motor for which a motor number is not required.</p><p>(c) Has handlebars for steering control.</p><p>(d) Has a straddle seat provided by the manufacturer.</p><p>(e) Has two wheels.</p><p>(f) Is not equipped with pedals from the manufacturer.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/words-and-phrases-defined-436-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}