Bill > AB545

This bill amends California's Vehicle Code to further regulate electric bicycles by prohibiting the sale of applications that can modify an electric bicycle's speed capability, in addition to the existing prohibition on selling products or devices that can alter an electric bicycle's speed. The bill builds upon existing law that defines three classes of electric bicycles (Class 1, 2, and 3) with specific speed and motor assistance characteristics, such as Class 1 bicycles providing assistance only while pedaling and ceasing assistance at 20 miles per hour, and Class 3 bicycles ceasing assistance at 28 miles per hour. The legislation maintains that an electric bicycle must meet certain safety standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and that electric bicycle operators are not subject to typical motor vehicle regulations like driver's licenses and registration. Violations of this prohibition would be classified as an infraction, and the bill includes a provision stating that no state reimbursement is required for implementing this new regulation because it creates a new type of infraction. The overall aim appears to be ensuring the safety and intended performance of electric bicycles by preventing unauthorized speed modifications.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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