Hello everyone, I've been considering making a motorized bicycle. Reason being is I can't obtain my license at the moment. I'm 16 and was wondering if you needed a Driver's License and/or insurance in order to drive a motorized bicycle in the state of CA. Basically, what is necessary in order to drive these baby's around.. Thank you!
Yep, you need a drivers license with a M2 or M1 endorsement for a gas powered motorized bicycle.
DOT helmet
$19 one time fee license plate.
ebikes do not need a drivers license, just be over 16 and wear a bicycle
helmet.
What part of CA do you live in? Enforcement of the above laws is spotty
to non existent in certain areas.
So no one's ever pulled you over on a motorized bicycle.Welcome to THE forum. I have not had that problem in 41 years. Keeping it is the hard part.
