Section 21227 - Disengaging of motor(a) A motorized scooter shall comply with one of the following: (1) Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.(2) Operate in a manner so that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.(b) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motorized scooter that does not meet one of the requirements of subdivision (a).Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 722, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2000.