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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11Ch. 1Art. 6§ 21282 Local Electric Scooter Regulations

§ 21282 Local Electric Scooter Regulations

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§ 21282 Local Electric Scooter Regulations

This law lets cities and counties make rules about where and how people can use electric scooters and similar devices to keep pedestrians safe.

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities and counties can make their own rules for electric scooters and similar devices.
  • •These rules can include banning scooters in certain areas or setting times when they can be used.
  • •The goal is to keep pedestrians, especially seniors and people with disabilities, safe.

Example

A city decides that electric scooters are causing too many accidents on a busy sidewalk.

The city can pass a rule to ban scooters on that sidewalk or limit when people can ride them there.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 21282 Local Electric Scooter Regulations

Notwithstanding Section 21966, for the purpose of assuring the safety of pedestrians, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and others using sidewalks, bike paths, pathways, trails, bike lanes, streets, roads, and highways, a city, county, or city and county may, by ordinance, regulate the time, place, and manner of the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in Section 313, and their use as a pedestrian pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 467, including limiting, prohibiting entirely in the local jurisdiction, or prohibiting use in specified areas as determined to be appropriate by local entities. State agencies may limit or prohibit the time, place, and manner of use on state property. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 979, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003. Section operative March 1, 2003, pursuant to Section 21283 (later repealed).)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

electric personal assistive mobility devicesregulatelimitprohibit

Related Statutes

  • § 21280 Electric Mobility Device Use
  • § 13020 Digital Driver’S License Pilot
  • § 21280.5 Electric Mobility Device Definition
  • § 21281 Epamd Safety Equipment Requirements
  • § 21281.5 Epamd Speed And Safety

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21282.
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