CA Veh Code Section 21281


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.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 21281’s source at ca​.gov