County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs New Consumer Laws 2006

Pocket Bikes:

Banned in most places (Vehicle Code 473, 9955, 21720, and 21721)

“Pocket bikes” are small motorcycles that are not designed or made for highway use. Some pocket bikes can go as fast as 50 miles per hour.

This law bans the use of pocket bikes on highways, sidewalks, bike paths, hiking trails, and public lands open to off-road vehicles. Sellers must put a sticker on the pocket bike that tells buyers these restrictions.

Action:  Our Consumer Services Unit takes complaints against retailers that sell pocket bikes to consumers without telling them that they may not be used in most places.

For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
web site: dca.lacounty.gov