Cal. Veh. Code § 21281

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 21281 - Required safety mechanisms

Every electric personal assistive mobility device, or EPAMD, shall be equipped with the following safety mechanisms:

(a) Front, rear, and side reflectors.
(b) A system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop.
(c) If the EPAMD is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, a lamp emitting a white light that, while the EPAMD is in motion, illuminates the area in front of the operator and is visible from a distance of 300 feet in front of the EPAMD.
(d) A sound emitting device that can be activated from time to time by the operator, as appropriate, to alert nearby persons.

Ca. Veh. Code § 21281

Added by Stats 2002 ch 979 (SB 1918),s 6, eff. 1/1/2003, op. 3/1/2003.
Repealed by Stats 2002 ch 979 (SB 1918),s 6, eff. 1/1/2008.