§ 436.1

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.

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