California E-Bike Laws and City Guides

Adelanto, California · City guide

Adelanto

Agoura Hills, California · City guide

Agoura Hills

Alameda, California · City guide

Alameda

Albany, California · City guide

Albany

Alhambra, California · City guide

Alhambra

Aliso Viejo, California · City guide

Aliso Viejo

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Alturas, California · City guide

Alturas

Amador City, California · City guide

Amador City

American Canyon, California · City guide

American Canyon

Anaheim, California · City guide

Anaheim

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Anderson, California · City guide

Anderson

Angels, California · City guide

Angels

Antioch, California · City guide

Antioch

Apple Valley, California · City guide

Apple Valley

Arcadia, California · City guide

Arcadia

Arcata, California · City guide

Arcata

Arroyo Grande, California · City guide

Arroyo Grande

Artesia, California · City guide

Artesia

Arvin, California · City guide

Arvin

Atascadero, California · City guide

Atascadero

Atherton, California · City guide

Atherton

Atwater, California · City guide

Atwater

Auburn, California · City guide

Auburn

Avalon, California · City guide

Avalon

Avenal, California · City guide

Avenal

Azusa, California · City guide

Azusa

Bakersfield, California · City guide

Bakersfield

Baldwin Park, California · City guide

Baldwin Park

Banning, California · City guide

Banning

Barstow, California · City guide

Barstow

Beaumont, California · City guide

Beaumont

Bell, California · City guide

Bell

Bellflower, California · City guide

Bellflower

Bell Gardens, California · City guide

Bell Gardens

Belmont, California · City guide

Belmont

Belvedere, California · City guide

Belvedere

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Benicia, California · City guide

Benicia

Berkeley, California · City guide

Berkeley

Beverly Hills, California · City guide

Beverly Hills

Big Bear Lake, California · City guide

Big Bear Lake

Biggs, California · City guide

Biggs

Bishop, California · City guide

Bishop

Blue Lake, California · City guide

Blue Lake

Blythe, California · City guide

Blythe

Bradbury, California · City guide

Bradbury

Brawley, California · City guide

Brawley

Brea, California · City guide

Brea

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.
• E-bike sidewalk and public-facility restrictions: The City regulates e-bikes as electric mobility devices in public areas, prohibits riding on sidewalks and specified public facilities, and preserves use on bicycle paths and trails. It provides fines and a safety-education option for juvenile offenders. The ordinance became effective January 2, 2025.

Brentwood, California · City guide

Brentwood

Brisbane, California · City guide

Brisbane

Buellton, California · City guide

Buellton

Buena Park, California · City guide

Buena Park

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Burbank, California · City guide

Burbank

• Restrictions for e-bikes and electric devices in City facilities: The City code regulates e-bike and electric-device use on City fields, courts, equestrian trails, and Mariposa Street Bridge, and sets helmet, passenger, speed, and enforcement conditions. The City says the amendment was adopted February 24, 2026, takes effect after 30 days, and has a 60-day education period before enforcement; the exact effective date was not established here.

Burlingame, California · City guide

Burlingame

• E-bike and electric-mobility restrictions in public areas and parks: E-bikes fall under the City electric-micromobility rules. Operation is prohibited in public areas where bicycle riding is prohibited and in City parks and recreation areas; due-care, seat, passenger, and enforcement provisions also apply. Ordinance 2031 was adopted October 7, 2024; exact effective date was not established.

Calabasas, California · City guide

Calabasas

Calexico, California · City guide

Calexico

California City, California · City guide

California City

Calimesa, California · City guide

Calimesa

Calipatria, California · City guide

Calipatria

Calistoga, California · City guide

Calistoga

Camarillo, California · City guide

Camarillo

Campbell, California · City guide

Campbell

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Canyon Lake, California · City guide

Canyon Lake

Capitola, California · City guide

Capitola

• E-bike sidewalk and bikeway restrictions in unincorporated County areas: In unincorporated County jurisdiction, e-bikes are barred on sidewalks unless the sidewalk is a bikeway, subject to limited exceptions where no pedestrian or bikeway exists or the County Director designates/signs an authorization. A separate provision restricts motorized bicycles and mopeds on bikeways unless they are within or adjacent to a roadway. The current County code confirms the rule; exact effective date was not established.

Carlsbad, California · City guide

Carlsbad

• Minimum age for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and safety diversion: Riders under 12 may not operate Class 1 or 2 e-bikes in Carlsbad. Violations are subject to a $25 infraction and a course-fee waiver; a parent or guardian may be liable, and police may seize a minor rider bike when a violation presents an immediate and substantial public-safety risk. The City code is current; the exact effective date was not confirmed.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · City guide

Carmel-by-the-Sea

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Carpinteria, California · City guide

Carpinteria

Carson, California · City guide

Carson

Cathedral City, California · City guide

Cathedral City

Ceres, California · City guide

Ceres

Cerritos, California · City guide

Cerritos

Chico, California · City guide

Chico

Chino, California · City guide

Chino

Chino Hills, California · City guide

Chino Hills

• E-bike prohibition on City sidewalks: Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes and motorized scooters are prohibited on City sidewalks. Ordinance 414 was adopted December 10, 2024; the exact effective date was not established.

Chowchilla, California · City guide

Chowchilla

Chula Vista, California · City guide

Chula Vista

• City electric-bicycle age, passenger, helmet, sidewalk, and facility rules: Within Chula Vista, Class 1 and 2 operators must be at least 12; riders under 18 may not carry passengers; under-18 riders must wear helmets, and Class 3 riders must wear helmets at any age. Class 3 sidewalk operation is barred; micromobility sidewalk use is restricted in business districts and where signed. City-owned parking structures are generally off-limits to micromobility devices except for access/traversal.

Citrus Heights, California · City guide

Citrus Heights

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Claremont, California · City guide

Claremont

Clayton, California · City guide

Clayton

Clearlake, California · City guide

Clearlake

Cloverdale, California · City guide

Cloverdale

Clovis, California · City guide

Clovis

Coachella, California · City guide

Coachella

Coalinga, California · City guide

Coalinga

Colfax, California · City guide

Colfax

Colma, California · City guide

Colma

Colton, California · City guide

Colton

Colusa, California · City guide

Colusa

Commerce, California · City guide

Commerce

Compton, California · City guide

Compton

Concord, California · City guide

Concord

Corcoran, California · City guide

Corcoran

Corning, California · City guide

Corning

Corona, California · City guide

Corona

Coronado, California · City guide

Coronado

• Restrictions on e-bikes in sidewalks and named promenades: Electric bicycles are prohibited on City sidewalks and the named Hotel del Coronado Paseo, Coronado Shores boardwalk, and Glorietta Bay Marina Promenade; riders must walk or use a nearby roadway. Operators under 12 may not operate Class 1 or 2 e-bikes.

Corte Madera, California · City guide

Corte Madera

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.
• Class 2 age and helmet restrictions and safety pilot: Within Corte Madera, riders under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes and all Class 2 riders must wear helmets. The pilot has a warning period followed by $25 infractions and a safety-course alternative; it expires January 1, 2029. An exact effective date was not established from the available Town ordinance materials.

Costa Mesa, California · City guide

Costa Mesa

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Cotati, California · City guide

Cotati

Covina, California · City guide

Covina

Crescent City, California · City guide

Crescent City

Cudahy, California · City guide

Cudahy

Culver City, California · City guide

Culver City

Cupertino, California · City guide

Cupertino

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Cypress, California · City guide

Cypress

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Daly City, California · City guide

Daly City

Dana Point, California · City guide

Dana Point

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Danville, California · City guide

Danville

• E-bike and scooter dismount rule in Town parks: Electric bicycles and motorized scooters must be walked rather than ridden inside Town parks under the Town park rule effective August 6, 2026.

Davis, California · City guide

Davis

Delano, California · City guide

Delano

Del Mar, California · City guide

Del Mar

• E-bike roadway, sidewalk, park, and trail restrictions: The City rules apply on public roadways, rights-of-way, parks, and public property. E-bikes are barred from business-district or signed sidewalks, must use a designated bicycle lane, and are generally excluded from parks, preserves, and most San Dieguito Lagoon trails; the Coast to Crest Trail permits Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Ordinance 1020 was adopted July 7, 2025; exact effective date was not established.

Del Rey Oaks, California · City guide

Del Rey Oaks

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Desert Hot Springs, California · City guide

Desert Hot Springs

Diamond Bar, California · City guide

Diamond Bar

Dinuba, California · City guide

Dinuba

Dixon, California · City guide

Dixon

Dorris, California · City guide

Dorris

Dos Palos, California · City guide

Dos Palos

Downey, California · City guide

Downey

Duarte, California · City guide

Duarte

Dublin, California · City guide

Dublin

• E-bike operation on sidewalks and in parks: E-bikes are included in Dublin micromobility rules. Sidewalk riding is barred except for entering/leaving adjacent property or on a designated shared path; park use is limited to paved designated routes, and riders under 18 must wear helmets in City parks.

Dunsmuir, California · City guide

Dunsmuir

East Palo Alto, California · City guide

East Palo Alto

Eastvale, California · City guide

Eastvale

El Cajon, California · City guide

El Cajon

• E-bike prohibition in City parks and designated public areas: E-bike use is prohibited in City parks, playgrounds, public facilities and grounds, and the defined Civic Center and Prescott Promenade area. Ordinance 5176 is dated May 12, 2026; the current City code reflects the rule but a separate effective date was not established.

El Centro, California · City guide

El Centro

El Cerrito, California · City guide

El Cerrito

Elk Grove, California · City guide

Elk Grove

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

El Monte, California · City guide

El Monte

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California · City guide

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

El Segundo, California · City guide

El Segundo

Emeryville, California · City guide

Emeryville

Encinitas, California · City guide

Encinitas

Escalon, California · City guide

Escalon

Escondido, California · City guide

Escondido

Etna, California · City guide

Etna

Eureka, California · City guide

Eureka

Exeter, California · City guide

Exeter

Fairfax, California · City guide

Fairfax

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Fairfield, California · City guide

Fairfield

Farmersville, California · City guide

Farmersville

Ferndale, California · City guide

Ferndale

Fillmore, California · City guide

Fillmore

Firebaugh, California · City guide

Firebaugh

Folsom, California · City guide

Folsom

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Fontana, California · City guide

Fontana

Fort Bragg, California · City guide

Fort Bragg

Fort Jones, California · City guide

Fort Jones

Fortuna, California · City guide

Fortuna

Foster City, California · City guide

Foster City

Fountain Valley, California · City guide

Fountain Valley

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Fowler, California · City guide

Fowler

Fremont, California · City guide

Fremont

Fresno, California · City guide

Fresno

Fullerton, California · City guide

Fullerton

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Galt, California · City guide

Galt

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Gardena, California · City guide

Gardena

Garden Grove, California · City guide

Garden Grove

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Gilroy, California · City guide

Gilroy

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Glendale, California · City guide

Glendale

Glendora, California · City guide

Glendora

• E-bike safety, age, and restricted-area rules: The City ordinance updates e-bike operation and safety rules, creates designated restricted areas, and provides enforcement and diversion options. The City reports adoption July 14, 2026 and an effective date of August 15, 2026.

Goleta, California · City guide

Goleta

Gonzales, California · City guide

Gonzales

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Grand Terrace, California · City guide

Grand Terrace

Grass Valley, California · City guide

Grass Valley

Greenfield, California · City guide

Greenfield

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Gridley, California · City guide

Gridley

Grover Beach, California · City guide

Grover Beach

Guadalupe, California · City guide

Guadalupe

Gustine, California · City guide

Gustine

Half Moon Bay, California · City guide

Half Moon Bay

Hanford, California · City guide

Hanford

• E-bike sidewalk, path, and trail speed and access rules: All classes of e-bike are prohibited on sidewalks. Use in parks, playgrounds, and school grounds is limited to designated or posted paths and routes. E-bikes are limited to 20 mph on bicycle paths and trails; riders must yield and give an audible signal when passing. Ordinance 26-01 was adopted February 3, 2026 and provides a 30-day effective period; March 5, 2026 is calculated from its terms.

Hawaiian Gardens, California · City guide

Hawaiian Gardens

Hawthorne, California · City guide

Hawthorne

Hayward, California · City guide

Hayward

Healdsburg, California · City guide

Healdsburg

Hemet, California · City guide

Hemet

Hercules, California · City guide

Hercules

Hermosa Beach, California · City guide

Hermosa Beach

Hesperia, California · City guide

Hesperia

Hidden Hills, California · City guide

Hidden Hills

Highland, California · City guide

Highland

Hillsborough, California · City guide

Hillsborough

Hollister, California · City guide

Hollister

Holtville, California · City guide

Holtville

Hughson, California · City guide

Hughson

Huntington Beach, California · City guide

Huntington Beach

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Huntington Park, California · City guide

Huntington Park

Huron, California · City guide

Huron

Imperial, California · City guide

Imperial

Imperial Beach, California · City guide

Imperial Beach

Indian Wells, California · City guide

Indian Wells

Indio, California · City guide

Indio

Industry, California · City guide

Industry

Inglewood, California · City guide

Inglewood

Ione, California · City guide

Ione

Irvine, California · City guide

Irvine

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Irwindale, California · City guide

Irwindale

Isleton, California · City guide

Isleton

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Jackson, California · City guide

Jackson

Jurupa Valley, California · City guide

Jurupa Valley

Kerman, California · City guide

Kerman

King City, California · City guide

King City

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Kingsburg, California · City guide

Kingsburg

La Cañada Flintridge, California · City guide

La Cañada Flintridge

Lafayette, California · City guide

Lafayette

Laguna Beach, California · City guide

Laguna Beach

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Laguna Hills, California · City guide

Laguna Hills

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Laguna Niguel, California · City guide

Laguna Niguel

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.
• E-bike safe-operation and sidewalk conduct rules: Applies on public property and private property open to the public. It prohibits unsafe riding, including sidewalk riding without pedestrian caution, wrong-way riding, wheelies, carrying a passenger without a designed seat, operating under 18 without a helmet, and handheld phone use. The Code identifies Ordinance 2012-170, adopted May 15, 2012; exact effective date was not established.

Laguna Woods, California · City guide

Laguna Woods

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

La Habra, California · City guide

La Habra

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

La Habra Heights, California · City guide

La Habra Heights

Lake Elsinore, California · City guide

Lake Elsinore

• Class-based e-bike access on trails and City public property: Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are permitted on named trails, including the Levee and Murrieta Creek trails, and at designated skate parks or the BMX pump track. Class 3 is barred from public trails. E-bikes are generally prohibited on sidewalks, parks, open space, playgrounds, sports fields, and school grounds unless posted or designated; riders under 18 and all Class 3 riders must wear helmets, Class 3 operators must be at least 16, and bike-lane and pedestrian-yield rules apply. Ordinance 1535 was adopted May 26, 2026; exact effective date was not established.

Lake Forest, California · City guide

Lake Forest

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Lakeport, California · City guide

Lakeport

Lakewood, California · City guide

Lakewood

La Mesa, California · City guide

La Mesa

• Minimum age for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and safety diversion: Riders under 12 may not operate Class 1 or 2 e-bikes in La Mesa. The pilot began June 11, 2026; warnings ran through August 10, after which violations carry a $25 fine with a safety-course alternative. The pilot expires January 1, 2029 unless extended.

La Mirada, California · City guide

La Mirada

Lancaster, California · City guide

Lancaster

La Palma, California · City guide

La Palma

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

La Puente, California · City guide

La Puente

La Quinta, California · City guide

La Quinta

Larkspur, California · City guide

Larkspur

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Lathrop, California · City guide

Lathrop

La Verne, California · City guide

La Verne

Lawndale, California · City guide

Lawndale

Lemon Grove, California · City guide

Lemon Grove

Lemoore, California · City guide

Lemoore

Lincoln, California · City guide

Lincoln

Lindsay, California · City guide

Lindsay

Live Oak, California · City guide

Live Oak

Livermore, California · City guide

Livermore

Livingston, California · City guide

Livingston

Lodi, California · City guide

Lodi

Loma Linda, California · City guide

Loma Linda

Lomita, California · City guide

Lomita

Lompoc, California · City guide

Lompoc

Long Beach, California · City guide

Long Beach

Loomis, California · City guide

Loomis

Los Alamitos, California · City guide

Los Alamitos

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Los Altos, California · City guide

Los Altos

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.
• Bicycle and electric bicycle sidewalk and helmet rules: Within Los Altos, the ordinance covers e-bikes through its regulated mobility-device definitions. It prohibits riding bicycles and covered devices on sidewalks or pedestrian paths subject to stated safe-road exceptions; helmets are required for riders age 17 and younger.

Los Altos Hills, California · City guide

Los Altos Hills

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Los Angeles, California · City guide

Los Angeles

Los Banos, California · City guide

Los Banos

Los Gatos, California · City guide

Los Gatos

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Loyalton, California · City guide

Loyalton

Lynwood, California · City guide

Lynwood

Madera, California · City guide

Madera

Malibu, California · City guide

Malibu

Mammoth Lakes, California · City guide

Mammoth Lakes

Manhattan Beach, California · City guide

Manhattan Beach

Manteca, California · City guide

Manteca

Maricopa, California · City guide

Maricopa

Marina, California · City guide

Marina

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Martinez, California · City guide

Martinez

Marysville, California · City guide

Marysville

Maywood, California · City guide

Maywood

McFarland, California · City guide

McFarland

Mendota, California · City guide

Mendota

Menifee, California · City guide

Menifee

Menlo Park, California · City guide

Menlo Park

Merced, California · City guide

Merced

Millbrae, California · City guide

Millbrae

Mill Valley, California · City guide

Mill Valley

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Milpitas, California · City guide

Milpitas

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Mission Viejo, California · City guide

Mission Viejo

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Modesto, California · City guide

Modesto

Monrovia, California · City guide

Monrovia

Montague, California · City guide

Montague

Montclair, California · City guide

Montclair

Montebello, California · City guide

Montebello

Monterey, California · City guide

Monterey

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Monterey Park, California · City guide

Monterey Park

Monte Sereno, California · City guide

Monte Sereno

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Moorpark, California · City guide

Moorpark

Moraga, California · City guide

Moraga

Moreno Valley, California · City guide

Moreno Valley

Morgan Hill, California · City guide

Morgan Hill

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Morro Bay, California · City guide

Morro Bay

Mountain House, California · City guide

Mountain House

Mountain View, California · City guide

Mountain View

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Mount Shasta, California · City guide

Mount Shasta

Murrieta, California · City guide

Murrieta

Napa, California · City guide

Napa

National City, California · City guide

National City

Needles, California · City guide

Needles

Nevada City, California · City guide

Nevada City

Newark, California · City guide

Newark

Newman, California · City guide

Newman

Newport Beach, California · City guide

Newport Beach

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Norco, California · City guide

Norco

Norwalk, California · City guide

Norwalk

Novato, California · City guide

Novato

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Oakdale, California · City guide

Oakdale

Oakland, California · City guide

Oakland

Oakley, California · City guide

Oakley

Oceanside, California · City guide

Oceanside

Ojai, California · City guide

Ojai

Ontario, California · City guide

Ontario

Orange, California · City guide

Orange

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.
• E-bike speed, Class 3 trail, and safe-operation rules: E-bikes are limited to 20 mph on bike lanes, trails, and shared-use paths. Class 3 e-bikes are barred from bicycle paths, trails, bikeways, and equestrian, hiking, or recreational trails. Riders under 18 must wear helmets. The Code also addresses sidewalk caution, wrong-way riding, passengers, handheld phone use, wheelies, and use of bicycle paths in parks. Ordinance 05-25 was adopted March 25, 2025; exact effective date was not established.

Orange Cove, California · City guide

Orange Cove

Orinda, California · City guide

Orinda

Orland, California · City guide

Orland

Oroville, California · City guide

Oroville

Oxnard, California · City guide

Oxnard

Pacifica, California · City guide

Pacifica

Pacific Grove, California · City guide

Pacific Grove

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Palmdale, California · City guide

Palmdale

Palm Desert, California · City guide

Palm Desert

Palm Springs, California · City guide

Palm Springs

Palo Alto, California · City guide

Palo Alto

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Palos Verdes Estates, California · City guide

Palos Verdes Estates

Paradise, California · City guide

Paradise

Paramount, California · City guide

Paramount

Parlier, California · City guide

Parlier

Pasadena, California · City guide

Pasadena

Patterson, California · City guide

Patterson

Perris, California · City guide

Perris

Petaluma, California · City guide

Petaluma

Pico Rivera, California · City guide

Pico Rivera

Piedmont, California · City guide

Piedmont

Pinole, California · City guide

Pinole

Pismo Beach, California · City guide

Pismo Beach

Pittsburg, California · City guide

Pittsburg

Placentia, California · City guide

Placentia

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Placerville, California · City guide

Placerville

Pleasant Hill, California · City guide

Pleasant Hill

Pleasanton, California · City guide

Pleasanton

Plymouth, California · City guide

Plymouth

Point Arena, California · City guide

Point Arena

Pomona, California · City guide

Pomona

Porterville, California · City guide

Porterville

Port Hueneme, California · City guide

Port Hueneme

Portola, California · City guide

Portola

Portola Valley, California · City guide

Portola Valley

Poway, California · City guide

Poway

• City e-bike age, helmet, and speed limits: Within Poway city jurisdiction, Class 1 and 2 operators must be at least 12; Class 3 minimum age is 16. Riders under 18 may not carry passengers. Under-18 and all Class 3 riders must wear helmets. Local speed caps include 10 mph on sidewalks, 5 mph in school-zone sidewalks when children are present, and 20 mph on paths/trails.

Rancho Cordova, California · City guide

Rancho Cordova

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Rancho Cucamonga, California · City guide

Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Mirage, California · City guide

Rancho Mirage

Rancho Palos Verdes, California · City guide

Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Santa Margarita, California · City guide

Rancho Santa Margarita

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Red Bluff, California · City guide

Red Bluff

Redding, California · City guide

Redding

Redlands, California · City guide

Redlands

Redondo Beach, California · City guide

Redondo Beach

Redwood City, California · City guide

Redwood City

Reedley, California · City guide

Reedley

Rialto, California · City guide

Rialto

Richmond, California · City guide

Richmond

Ridgecrest, California · City guide

Ridgecrest

Rio Dell, California · City guide

Rio Dell

Rio Vista, California · City guide

Rio Vista

Ripon, California · City guide

Ripon

Riverbank, California · City guide

Riverbank

Riverside, California · City guide

Riverside

Rocklin, California · City guide

Rocklin

Rohnert Park, California · City guide

Rohnert Park

Rolling Hills, California · City guide

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills Estates, California · City guide

Rolling Hills Estates

Rosemead, California · City guide

Rosemead

Roseville, California · City guide

Roseville

Ross, California · City guide

Ross

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Sacramento, California · City guide

Sacramento

• Class 3 e-bike restrictions in County park facilities: In County park facilities, Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to designated roads or areas and are barred from bicycle trails except when crossing at intersections. The rule also sets a 25-mph maximum unless otherwise posted. This is a County parks rule, not a county-road regulation.

Salinas, California · City guide

Salinas

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

San Anselmo, California · City guide

San Anselmo

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

San Bernardino, California · City guide

San Bernardino

San Bruno, California · City guide

San Bruno

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California · City guide

San Buenaventura (Ventura)

San Carlos, California · City guide

San Carlos

San Clemente, California · City guide

San Clemente

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.
• E-bike access restrictions on City beaches, trails, and pier: E-bikes are prohibited on all portions of City beaches and the San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail, as well as the Municipal Pier and its access and service roads. The current City Code retains the prohibition.

Sand City, California · City guide

Sand City

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

San Diego, California · City guide

San Diego

• Minimum rider age for e-bikes in City facilities: Until January 1, 2029 unless extended, riders under 12 may not operate any class of e-bike within City bikepaths, roads, trails, parks, boardwalks, or other covered public areas. The City uses a warning period through October 12, 2026, then applies a $25 fine with a safety-course alternative.

San Dimas, California · City guide

San Dimas

San Fernando, California · City guide

San Fernando

San Francisco, California · City guide

San Francisco

San Gabriel, California · City guide

San Gabriel

Sanger, California · City guide

Sanger

San Jacinto, California · City guide

San Jacinto

San Joaquin, California · City guide

San Joaquin

San Jose, California · City guide

San Jose

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

San Juan Bautista, California · City guide

San Juan Bautista

San Juan Capistrano, California · City guide

San Juan Capistrano

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

San Leandro, California · City guide

San Leandro

San Luis Obispo, California · City guide

San Luis Obispo

San Marcos, California · City guide

San Marcos

• City bicycle and electric bicycle operation rules: San Marcos regulates e-bikes expressly. Chapter 12.25 restricts sidewalk operation in business districts, where signed, and on streets with bicycle paths; passenger carrying must match the bike design, and phone use must be hands-free. Ordinance 2025-1567, adopted November 10, 2025, prohibits persons under 12 from operating Class 1 or 2 e-bikes; Class 3 remains subject to the state minimum age of 16.

San Marino, California · City guide

San Marino

San Mateo, California · City guide

San Mateo

San Pablo, California · City guide

San Pablo

San Rafael, California · City guide

San Rafael

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

San Ramon, California · City guide

San Ramon

Santa Ana, California · City guide

Santa Ana

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Santa Barbara, California · City guide

Santa Barbara

Santa Clara, California · City guide

Santa Clara

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Santa Clarita, California · City guide

Santa Clarita

Santa Cruz, California · City guide

Santa Cruz

• E-bike sidewalk and bikeway restrictions in unincorporated County areas: In unincorporated County jurisdiction, e-bikes are barred on sidewalks unless the sidewalk is a bikeway, subject to limited exceptions where no pedestrian or bikeway exists or the County Director designates/signs an authorization. A separate provision restricts motorized bicycles and mopeds on bikeways unless they are within or adjacent to a roadway. The current County code confirms the rule; exact effective date was not established.
• E-bike sidewalk and municipal-bikeway rules: The City code defines and includes e-bikes, prohibits riding on sidewalks fronting or adjacent to commercial establishments, and permits e-bikes on municipal bikeways unless prohibited by resolution. On sidewalks where use is otherwise permitted, riders must yield to pedestrians. The City adopted Ordinance 2026-04 on March 10, 2026; exact effective date was not independently established.

Santa Fe Springs, California · City guide

Santa Fe Springs

Santa Maria, California · City guide

Santa Maria

Santa Monica, California · City guide

Santa Monica

• E-bike ban in City beaches and parks: E-bikes may not be ridden, operated, driven, or parked on any City beach or in any City park, subject to designated-parking, official work/event-permit, and disability-device exceptions. Ordinance 2587CCS was adopted September 11, 2018; exact effective date was not established.

Santa Paula, California · City guide

Santa Paula

Santa Rosa, California · City guide

Santa Rosa

Santee, California · City guide

Santee

• Under-12 e-bike and signed-sidewalk restrictions: Until January 1, 2029 unless extended by the Legislature, riders under 12 may not operate Class 1 or 2 e-bikes; a parent or guardian may not knowingly permit it. Violations receive warnings during the first 60 days after the prohibition takes effect, then are infractions with a $25 fine, subject to a safety-training fee waiver. E-bike riding is also prohibited on sidewalks where the City Engineer posts signs. The ordinance was adopted December 10, 2025 and says it takes effect 30 days later; the listed effective date is calculated from that adoption date.

Saratoga, California · City guide

Saratoga

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Sausalito, California · City guide

Sausalito

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Scotts Valley, California · City guide

Scotts Valley

• E-bike sidewalk and bikeway restrictions in unincorporated County areas: In unincorporated County jurisdiction, e-bikes are barred on sidewalks unless the sidewalk is a bikeway, subject to limited exceptions where no pedestrian or bikeway exists or the County Director designates/signs an authorization. A separate provision restricts motorized bicycles and mopeds on bikeways unless they are within or adjacent to a roadway. The current County code confirms the rule; exact effective date was not established.

Seal Beach, California · City guide

Seal Beach

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Seaside, California · City guide

Seaside

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Sebastopol, California · City guide

Sebastopol

Selma, California · City guide

Selma

Shafter, California · City guide

Shafter

Shasta Lake, California · City guide

Shasta Lake

Sierra Madre, California · City guide

Sierra Madre

Signal Hill, California · City guide

Signal Hill

Simi Valley, California · City guide

Simi Valley

Solana Beach, California · City guide

Solana Beach

Soledad, California · City guide

Soledad

• County park e-bike access and dirt-trail helmet rule: The County ordinance updates electric-bicycle definitions and permits e-bikes in County parks in the same manner and locations as traditional bicycles. Riders on dirt trails within County parks must wear an approved protective helmet. This is a County-park rule and does not purport to regulate incorporated cities.

Solvang, California · City guide

Solvang

Sonoma, California · City guide

Sonoma

Sonora, California · City guide

Sonora

South El Monte, California · City guide

South El Monte

South Gate, California · City guide

South Gate

South Lake Tahoe, California · City guide

South Lake Tahoe

South Pasadena, California · City guide

South Pasadena

South San Francisco, California · City guide

South San Francisco

Stanton, California · City guide

Stanton

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

St. Helena, California · City guide

St. Helena

Stockton, California · City guide

Stockton

Suisun City, California · City guide

Suisun City

Sunnyvale, California · City guide

Sunnyvale

• E-bike speed, trail, helmet, and yielding rules in County parks: In County parks, e-bikes may operate only on park trails and roads where signs specifically allow them. The speed cap is 15 mph; riders under 18 must wear helmets parkwide, and adults must wear helmets on unpaved trails. Riders must yield and give warnings when passing. The ordinance was adopted January 9, 2018; this rule applies only to County facilities, not County streets.

Susanville, California · City guide

Susanville

Sutter Creek, California · City guide

Sutter Creek

Taft, California · City guide

Taft

Tehachapi, California · City guide

Tehachapi

Tehama, California · City guide

Tehama

Temecula, California · City guide

Temecula

Temple City, California · City guide

Temple City

Thousand Oaks, California · City guide

Thousand Oaks

Tiburon, California · City guide

Tiburon

• Class 2 e-bike age and helmet requirements in unincorporated areas and County Parks: Applies to unincorporated Marin County and Marin County Parks, not incorporated cities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 2 e-bikes; all Class 2 operators must wear helmets. Scope includes public roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and other places Class 2 e-bikes are allowed.

Torrance, California · City guide

Torrance

Tracy, California · City guide

Tracy

Trinidad, California · City guide

Trinidad

Truckee, California · City guide

Truckee

Tulare, California · City guide

Tulare

Tulelake, California · City guide

Tulelake

Turlock, California · City guide

Turlock

Tustin, California · City guide

Tustin

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Twentynine Palms, California · City guide

Twentynine Palms

Ukiah, California · City guide

Ukiah

Union City, California · City guide

Union City

Upland, California · City guide

Upland

Vacaville, California · City guide

Vacaville

Vallejo, California · City guide

Vallejo

Vernon, California · City guide

Vernon

Victorville, California · City guide

Victorville

Villa Park, California · City guide

Villa Park

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Visalia, California · City guide

Visalia

Vista, California · City guide

Vista

Walnut, California · City guide

Walnut

Walnut Creek, California · City guide

Walnut Creek

Wasco, California · City guide

Wasco

Waterford, California · City guide

Waterford

Watsonville, California · City guide

Watsonville

• E-bike sidewalk and bikeway restrictions in unincorporated County areas: In unincorporated County jurisdiction, e-bikes are barred on sidewalks unless the sidewalk is a bikeway, subject to limited exceptions where no pedestrian or bikeway exists or the County Director designates/signs an authorization. A separate provision restricts motorized bicycles and mopeds on bikeways unless they are within or adjacent to a roadway. The current County code confirms the rule; exact effective date was not established.

Weed, California · City guide

Weed

West Covina, California · City guide

West Covina

West Hollywood, California · City guide

West Hollywood

Westlake Village, California · City guide

Westlake Village

• Electric-mobility restrictions on sidewalks, parks, and trails: Electric mobility devices, including e-bikes, are prohibited on public sidewalks, City parks and athletic facilities, equestrian, hiking, and recreational trails, drainage features, and areas outside designated routes. Ordinances 308U-25 and 309-25 were adopted July 9 and July 23, 2025; exact effective date was not established.

Westminster, California · City guide

Westminster

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.

Westmorland, California · City guide

Westmorland

West Sacramento, California · City guide

West Sacramento

Wheatland, California · City guide

Wheatland

Whittier, California · City guide

Whittier

Wildomar, California · City guide

Wildomar

Williams, California · City guide

Williams

Willits, California · City guide

Willits

Willows, California · City guide

Willows

Windsor, California · City guide

Windsor

Winters, California · City guide

Winters

Woodlake, California · City guide

Woodlake

Woodland, California · City guide

Woodland

Woodside, California · City guide

Woodside

Yorba Linda, California · City guide

Yorba Linda

• E-bike access and speed rules in County parks and bikeways: Within OC Parks and County regional paved bikeways, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use designated regional bikeways at no more than 10 mph and must yield to pedestrians; riders under 18 must wear helmets. All e-bike classes are prohibited on unpaved trails in County regional and wilderness parks. This rule covers County facilities, not incorporated city streets.
• E-bike speed, access, yielding, and restricted-area rules: E-bikes may travel up to 25 mph on streets and bikeways and 10 mph on multipurpose paths, parks, sidewalks, and public areas. Riding is barred in the Veterans Memorial and Town Center garage. Riders must obey yielding and conduct rules; violations may draw $250 or $500 penalties or misdemeanor enforcement and impoundment up to 30 days.

Yountville, California · City guide

Yountville

Yreka, California · City guide

Yreka

Yuba City, California · City guide

Yuba City

Yucaipa, California · City guide

Yucaipa

Yucca Valley, California · City guide

Yucca Valley