§ 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says you can't ride an electric skateboard on the road if you're drunk or high. If you do, you can get fined up to $250.

Key Takeaways

•Don't ride an electric skateboard on the road if you've been drinking or using drugs.
•If the police stop you, they can make you take a test to check for alcohol or drugs.
•If you're caught, you could have to pay up to $250.

Example

You ride your electric skateboard to a party, drink a few beers, and then try to ride it home on the street.

If the police catch you, they can make you take a breath or blood test. If you're drunk, you'll have to pay a fine.

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§ 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui

(a) It is unlawful for a person to operate an electrically motorized board upon a highway while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. (b) A person arrested for a violation of this section may request to have a chemical test made of his or her blood or breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic or drug content of that person’s blood pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 23612, and, if so requested, the arresting officer shall have the test performed. (c) A conviction for a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 777, Sec. 3. (AB 604) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

electrically motorized board highway under the influence alcoholic beverage drug chemical test fine

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21296.

§ 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui

Vehicle Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui

This law says you can't ride an electric skateboard on the road if you're drunk or high. If you do, you can get fined up to $250.

Key Takeaways

•Don't ride an electric skateboard on the road if you've been drinking or using drugs.
•If the police stop you, they can make you take a test to check for alcohol or drugs.
•If you're caught, you could have to pay up to $250.

Example

You ride your electric skateboard to a party, drink a few beers, and then try to ride it home on the street.

If the police catch you, they can make you take a breath or blood test. If you're drunk, you'll have to pay a fine.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

electrically motorized board highway under the influence alcoholic beverage drug chemical test fine

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21296.

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