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Cal. Veh. Code § 436.1 — WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
Cal. Veh. Code § 436.1
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Vehicle Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2026-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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:
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Cal. Veh. Code § 436.1 — WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.