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Vehicle Code § 436.1

DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED

Current as of September 28, 2026Veh. Code, § 436.1Official source ↗

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

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.