California Vehicle Code 312.5 defines three e-bike classes and applies countywide in Orange County, governing helmet rules, age limits, motorized speed caps, and where each class may operate.
Class 1 e-bikes (pedal-assist up to 20 mph) and Class 2 (throttle up to 20 mph) may use most bike lanes and trails unless locally prohibited. Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph) is restricted to riders 16 and older, requires helmets at all ages, and is banned from Class I separated paths and many trails unless locally permitted. OC Parks regulates e-bikes on regional trails, with specific bans or speed limits in some natural areas to protect wildlife and pedestrians. Modifying e-bikes to exceed the speed cap converts them to unregistered motor vehicles and is illegal on public roads.
Riding a Class 3 on a prohibited Class I path or under-16 on Class 3 can trigger CVC fines. Speed-modified bikes are treated as unregistered motorbikes.
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim's bicycle network includes Class I trails along the Santa Ana River, Class II striped lanes on major boulevards, and Class IV separated lanes near AR...
Anaheim, CA
Shared dockless scooters and e-bikes operating in Anaheim must hold a city operating agreement, obey speed limits in the Resort district, and follow Californ...
See how Anaheim's e-bike classes rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.