The Police Department often receives requests for information about motorized scooters. The information source regarding motorized scooters is the California Vehicle Code (C.V.C.). The C.V.C. defines how vehicles are classified and how they may be used on public roadways.
The following sections of the C.V.C. focus on motorized scooters:
- 407.5 C.V.C. – Defines “motorized scooters.”
- 21221 C.V.C. – Defines the rights of drivers of scooters.
- 21221.5 C.V.C. – Prohibits driving scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- 21223 C.V.C. – Requires scooters to be equipped with lighting if driven during darkness.
- 21228 C.V.C. – Defines what portion of the roadway that scooters may drive on.
- 21229 C.V.C. – Explains how scooters can be driven in bicycle lanes.
- 21230 C.V.C. – Defines additional places that scooters can be driven.
- 21235 C.V.C. – Prohibits operation under certain conditions and in certain areas.
- 22411 C.V.C. – Limits the speed at which scooters can be driven.
Service Contacts:
Police Traffic Bureau at 510-293-7011
Police Dispatch at 510- 293-7000
Additional Information: California Department of Motor Vehicles
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