Anaheim, CA Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- Street/bike-lane speed cap
- 20 mph
- Sidewalk speed cap
- 5 mph
- Paved trail speed cap
- 10 mph
- Helmet mandate
- Required under age 18
- Parks & unpaved trails
- Off-limits to e-bikes
- Effective date
- Nov. 19, 2024 (Ord. 6597)
Summary
Anaheim regulates every electric bicycle as a "motorized wheeled conveyance" under Municipal Code Chapter 14.72. Riders face a 20 mph street and bike-lane cap, a 10 mph limit on paved trails, and a 5 mph limit on sidewalks. Anyone under 18 must wear a helmet, e-bikes cannot enter city parks, and unsafe operation is an infraction citywide.
"Electric Bicycle" or "E-Bike" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5(a), as it may be amended from time to time, meaning a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. ... It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any person to operate a Motorized Wheeled Conveyance in an unsafe manner on any street, road, highway, sidewalk, bike path, bike lane, trail, park, or upon any private property which is held open to the public for pedestrian travel. ... .0105 Riding a Motorized Wheeled Conveyance without a properly fitted and fastened helmet if the rider is under 18 years of age. ... .0111 Operating at a speed greater than 20 MPH on any street, road, highway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or other area generally open to public access... .0113 Operating at a speed greater than 5 miles per hour on a sidewalk. ... .0116 Operating in any Public Park as defined under Section 13.08.010 of the Code. ... .0118 Operating at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour on any paved trail.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-28: Code: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026 | Zoning: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
72 to police motorized wheeled conveyances, a category that folds electric bicycles in with mopeds, motorized scooters, and Segway-type devices rather than sorting e-bikes into the state's Class 1, 2, and 3 tiers. 5(a). 010; riding on an unpaved hiking, equestrian, or walking trail; going against the direction of traffic; failing to yield to pedestrians; popping a wheelie on a highway, bike lane, or bike path; and riding without a fastened helmet if under 18. Handheld phone use while riding is also barred unless the device is hands-free.
72 exempts pedestrians using self-propelled wheelchairs or motorized tricycles or quadricycles for a physical disability. 050 unless the code specifies otherwise, and riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs is charged as a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
A first unsafe-operation violation, including speeding past the location caps or skipping a required helmet, is an infraction citable by Anaheim Police. Operating a motorized wheeled conveyance, including an e-bike, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is charged as a misdemeanor under Section 14.72.030(.0121). There is no separate administrative fine schedule written into Chapter 14.72; citations proceed through the standard infraction or misdemeanor court process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anaheim sort e-bikes into Class 1, 2, or 3?
Can I ride an e-bike on an Anaheim sidewalk?
Are e-bikes allowed on Anaheim's paved bike trails?
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