RidePermit
California Vehicle Code · AB 544 · AB 1942

What California law now requires of your district.

Three laws. One compliance gap. One platform built to support every requirement.

AB 544
Effective January 1, 2026

Requires California school districts to adopt formal e-bike safety policies. Establishes age restrictions — Class 3 e-bikes restricted to riders 16 and older. Gives districts clear authority to regulate student e-bike use on campus and during commutes.

Your district is now legally required to have a documented e-bike policy.

AB 1942
Effective January 1, 2026

Authorizes a statewide e-bike safety education program aligned with California Highway Patrol curriculum. Creates a documented training standard that school districts can reference and require for student riders.

AB 1942 gives your district the legal backing to require documented training before a student rides to school.

CVC §313
Foundational law

Defines the three classes of electric bicycles. Class 1: pedal assist, max 20 mph. Class 2: throttle assisted, max 20 mph. Class 3: pedal assist, max 28 mph — riders must be 16 or older.

Without a verification system, your district cannot confirm that Class 3 riders meet the age requirement.

The district compliance checklist.

RidePermit is designed to help districts document and demonstrate compliance across every requirement below. District policies and local rules may vary — consult your district counsel for final compliance determination.

1.Written e-bike safety policy adopted
→ RidePermit configures district rules on day one
2.Documented safety training for every student
→ CHP-aligned module with timestamped completion
3.Age verification for Class 3 riders (16+)
→ Auto-validated against CVC §313 at application
4.Bike class verification (Class 1, 2, or 3)
→ 348-model verified registry validates at application
5.Permanent incident and revocation records
→ Every action timestamped and permanently on record

RidePermit supports compliance documentation but does not constitute legal advice. Districts should consult their legal counsel to confirm compliance with AB 544 and applicable local ordinances.

Frequently asked questions

RidePermit is not itself a state mandate — it is a district-adopted compliance tool. AB 544 requires districts to adopt formal e-bike safety policies. RidePermit helps districts document and demonstrate that compliance with defensible records.

See how RidePermit closes every gap.

A 30-minute discovery call covers your district's current process and exactly what changes on day one.