Vehicle Code section 231


A bicycle is a device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power, except as provided in Section 312.5, through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. A person riding a bicycle is subject to the provisions of this code specified in Section 21200 and 21200.5. An electric bicycle is a bicycle.
Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 231’s source at ca​.gov