§ 21227

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 722, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2000.
(a)A motorized scooter shall comply with one of the following:
(1)Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
(2)Operate in a manner so that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
(b)It is unlawful for a person to operate a motorized scooter that does not meet one of the requirements of subdivision (a).

Other sections in Article 5 - Operation of Motorized Scooters

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