RidePermit
California Vehicle Code · AB 544 · AB 1569 (pending)

Where California e-bike law stands — and the January 1, 2027 deadline for districts.

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

AB 544
Effective January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, requires every e-bike to display a rear red reflector or rear light during all hours of operation. AB 544 does NOT mandate district registration, age rules, or campus policies — it is a visibility / equipment requirement.

AB 544 is an equipment law, not a district-policy law.

AB 1569 (Pending)
In Senate committees

Authored by Assemblymembers Davies and Chen. Would require K-12 students who ride a Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike to complete a CHP-developed safety training course before being allowed to park on school grounds. Effective the 2027-28 school year if enacted. Passed the Assembly unanimously; now in Senate committees.

Districts with an e-bike safety policy in place before January 1, 2027 are exempt from the AB 1569 mandate.

CVC §312.5
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 §312.5 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 alignment with applicable California Vehicle Code provisions and local ordinances.

Frequently asked questions

RidePermit is not itself a state mandate — it is a district-adopted compliance tool. AB 1569 (pending) would require K-12 e-bike riders to complete CHP-aligned safety training; districts that adopt a policy before January 1, 2027 are exempt. RidePermit provides that policy and the training.

See how RidePermit closes every gap.

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