Bill > AB2346

This bill aims to update regulations for electric bicycles and establish new speed limits in California. Starting January 1, 2029, all Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles manufactured or sold must have a speedometer and integrated front and rear lights. Manufacturers and distributors will be required to provide consumers with a written summary of California's electric bicycle laws and sellers must disclose specific information about the electric bicycle's classification, speed, wattage, age restrictions, and helmet requirements at the point of sale, with violations subject to significant civil penalties. The bill also allows local authorities to set speed limits of 10, 15, or 20 miles per hour on multiuse trails and 15 or 20 miles per hour on bicycle paths, provided proper signage is in place. Furthermore, it sets a prima facie speed limit of 5 miles per hour on sidewalks and 15 miles per hour on Class IV bikeways, and prohibits individuals under 16 from exceeding 15 miles per hour on highways or bicycle paths without an instruction permit.

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