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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11Ch. 1Art. 7§ 21291 Electric Board Age Requirement

§ 21291 Electric Board Age Requirement

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§ 21291 Electric Board Age Requirement

This law says you must be at least 16 years old to ride an electric skateboard.

Key Takeaways

  • •You have to be 16 or older to ride an electric skateboard.
  • •Kids under 16 can't ride them, even if they know how.
  • •This rule is to keep younger kids safe.

Example

A 15-year-old wants to ride their friend's electric skateboard to school.

They can't ride it because they're not 16 yet. If they do, they could get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 21291 Electric Board Age Requirement

An electrically motorized board shall be operated only by a person who is 16 years of age or older. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 777, Sec. 3. (AB 604) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

electrically motorized board16 years of age or older

Related Statutes

  • § 21290 Bikeway And Board Definitions
  • § 21292 Electric Board Helmet Requirement
  • § 21294 Electric Board Speed Limits
  • § 21296 Electrically Motorized Board Dui
  • § 21293 Electric Board Nighttime Lighting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21291.
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