I have one story I would like to add to this thread... My friends & I have been riding most everyday in Los Angeles for several months (With no helmets or license), We get cops stopping us most every time, but we have never received a single ticket!
Usually when they see that it's really just a bicycle, they let us go...
(We always say the bikes are 49cc & have to be pedaled to get them going.)
My buddy once argued with a motorcycle cop about not wearing a helmet; the officer opened up his law book and read in the motorized bicycle section, "under 16 must wear a helmet" then he closed his book, got back on his bike & told my buddy to "get out of here" & then he left...
It seems that most cops here are not sure of the motorized bicycle laws, but view our rides as "almost" a moped and more like a bicycle that doesn't need a helmet or license!
If one of us ever DOES get a ticket; I will post about it here, & tell you what the end result in court is.
Re: California Motor bicycle Law 
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