Section 21227.

CA Veh Code § 21227 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.)