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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 4020 Motorized Bicycle Registration Exemption

§ 4020 Motorized Bicycle Registration Exemption

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§ 4020 Motorized Bicycle Registration Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •You don’t need to register a motorized bicycle to ride it on the road.
  • •This rule only applies to motorized bicycles, not cars or motorcycles.
  • •The law has been around since 1975.

Example

You buy a motorized bicycle to ride to work.

You don’t have to register it with the DMV like you would a car.

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

Official Source
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§ 4020 Motorized Bicycle Registration Exemption

A motorized bicycle operated upon a highway is exempt from registration. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 987.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

motorized bicyclehighwayexempt from registration

Related Statutes

  • § 4006 Crossing Vehicle Exemption
  • § 4009 Vehicle Registration Exemption
  • § 12500 Driver License Requirement
  • § 4000 Vehicle Registration Requirements
  • § 4010 Special Equipment Registration Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 4020.
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