CA AB2346

Class 1 and class 2 electric bicycles manufactured, sold, or offered for sale on or after January 1, 2029, must be equipped with a speedometer, and all electric bicycles must have integrated front and rear lamps visible from 300 feet.

Local authorities may set speed limits of 15 or 20 mph on bicycle paths and 10, 15, or 20 mph on multiuse trails, with required signage within 400 feet of restricted zones.

Establishes prima facie speed limits of 5 mph on sidewalks and 15 mph on Class IV bikeways.

Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from riding self-propelled devices faster than 15 mph on highways or bicycle paths unless they possess a DMV instruction permit.

Manufacturers and sellers must provide written disclosures about e-bike classification, maximum speed, wattage, age restrictions, and helmet requirements, with civil penalties up to $15,000 for first violations and $50,000 for subsequent violations.