A
gasoline-powered mini-motorcycle is a motor-driven cycle pursuant
to Section 405 VC. As such, it is subject to all vehicle equipment,
registration, driver license (M1 endorsement), and helmet
requirements stated in the Vehicle Code.
An
electric-powered mini-motorcycle is a motorized bicycle pursuant
to Section 406 VC. As such, it is subject to all vehicle equipment,
driver license (M2 endorsement), and helmet requirements stated
in the VC.
Individuals
operating these vehicles on a highway can be cited for violation
of 24002(b) VC (vehicle not equipped as required by the Vehicle
Code). This does not preclude enforcement of other violations.
Because the mini-motorcycles are motor vehicles, operators
are subjects to all rules of the road contained in Division
11 of the Vehicle Code.
Individuals
operating these vehicles on a highway can be cited for violation
of 24002(b) VC (vehicle not equipped as required by the Vehicle
Code). The following Sections are a partial list of equipment
requirements that could be used to substantiate the violation
of Section 24002(b) VC.
- 24600
VC- Tail lamp required during darkness.
-
24253 VC- Battery required.
- 24603
VC- Stop lamp required at all times.
- 24607
VC- Red rear reflectors required.
- 24951(b)(4)
VC- Lamp turn signals required (if capable of more than
30 mph.)
- 24650.5
VC- Lighted headlamp required when engine is running.
- 26103
VC- DOT head lamp required.
- 24400
VC- Headlamp height-between 22 and 54 inches.
- 26311
VC- Brakes on both wheels.
- 26709
VC- Mirror required.
- 27000
VC- Horn required.
- 27150
VC- Muffler preventing excessive or unusual noise.
- 27155
VC- Fuel tank cap.
- 27465(b)(1)
VC- Tire tread depth; minimum of 1/32 inch on any two adjacent
grooves.
- 27501(b)
VC- Department of Transportation tires required.
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