E-Bike and Electric Scooter Insurance in San Diego: A 2026 Guide

E-bikes and electric scooters are everywhere in San Diego, from the Pacific Beach boardwalk to the bike lanes on 30th Street. Most riders never think about insurance until a $3,000 bike disappears from a rack or a crash leaves someone hurt. Shopping for ebike insurance in San Diego is confusing because California doesn’t require it. Your home or auto policy may also cover far less than you assume.

This guide explains what the law actually requires in 2026 and where your existing policies usually stop. It covers what standalone e-bike and scooter coverage costs, and how two typical San Diego households might think through the numbers. Figures here are based on publicly available information as of September 2026, and rates, rules and products can change at any time.

Quick Answer
California does not require insurance for legal Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bikes or for stand-up electric scooters. Many standard homeowners, renters and auto policies exclude motorized devices, which can leave theft, crash damage and injury claims uncovered. Standalone e-bike policies from specialists such as Velosurance and Markel advertise starting prices of roughly $100 a year, while stand-up scooter coverage is thinner and often theft-only. The uninsured motorist coverage on your car policy may help if a driver hits you while you ride. A licensed agent can tell you which gaps apply to your situation.

Do You Need E-Bike or E-Scooter Insurance in California?

The short legal answer is no, for most riders. The longer answer depends on what exactly you are riding, because California sorts two-wheelers into categories with very different rules.

What counts as a legal e-bike

Under California law, an e-bike must have working pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts. It must also fit one of three classes. Velosurance’s California law summary, last reviewed in June 2026, lays these out:

• Class 1: pedal assist only, with the motor cutting out at 20 mph.
• Class 2: has a throttle, with all assistance cutting out at 20 mph.
• Class 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph and a required speedometer.

A compliant e-bike needs no driver’s license, registration or insurance, and riders are exempt from the state’s financial responsibility requirements. There is no statewide minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but nobody under 16 may operate a Class 3. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet on any class. Every Class 3 rider and passenger must wear one regardless of age.

When it stops being an e-bike

A bike that is modified or built to go faster than 20 mph on motor power alone, or to exceed 750 watts, is not an e-bike under the statute. Velosurance also notes that since January 1, 2026, pedal-less “e-motos” have been treated as off-highway vehicles under SB 586. Out-of-class two-wheelers risk a 48-hour impound.

The California DMV says eMotos are subject to off-highway vehicle registration. Mopeds require an M1 or M2 license, a helmet, special plates and a one-time $23 registration fee. Interestingly, the DMV says you do not need insurance to register a moped.

This matters for insurance. Specialty e-bike policies are generally written for legal Class 1 to 3 bikes. Markel, for example, requires motors of 750 watts or under. If your “e-bike” is really an e-moto, an e-bike policy may not respond at all.

Electric scooter rules

The DMV defines a motorized scooter as a two-wheeled device with a motor, handlebars and a floorboard you stand on. You may ride it on a bike path, trail or bikeway but not a sidewalk, and not faster than 15 mph. No registration is needed. The DMV says riders must be at least 16 and hold a valid driver’s license or permit of any class. Insurance is not required.

Device	License	Registration	Insurance required	Minimum age	Helmet
Class 1 or 2 e-bike	No	No	No	None statewide (local pilots may add one)	Under 18
Class 3 e-bike	No	No	No	16	All riders and passengers
Stand-up e-scooter	Any class license or permit	No	No	16	Under 18 (see note below)
Moped	M1 or M2	Yes, $23 one time	No	16	Yes

One sourcing note: the DMV’s scooter page says helmets are required for operation. However, the California Highway Patrol explained when AB 2989 took effect in 2019 that riders 18 and older are no longer required to wear a helmet on a motorized scooter. The DMV page appears to be a simplified summary rather than the statute. The CHP description matches the current law for adults, and helmets remain required for anyone under 18.

San Diego E-Bike Rules That Change the Picture in 2026

State law is only the baseline. San Diego added its own layer this summer, and two statewide changes also affect what you buy and how insurers view it.

The City of San Diego’s under-12 rule

The City of San Diego approved new e-bike regulations in June 2026 that took effect on August 13, 2026. They set a minimum age of 12 for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes. According to the city, that essentially leaves the traditional pedal bike as the only option for younger kids.

The rollout works like this:

• The first 60 days are a warning and education period, so citations can be issued starting October 12, 2026.
• A cited rider can complete an online e-bike safety course within 120 days instead of paying a $25 fine.
• Parents or guardians share liability for any citations.
• Passengers are allowed only if the e-bike has a permanent second seat designed for a second rider.

The city’s rules come from AB 2234, the San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. Velosurance notes the pilot allows local age rules through January 1, 2029.

The city also reported that hospitals across the county have seen roughly a 20% increase in e-bike and electric-motorcycle injuries since 2021. That trend is part of why liability and medical coverage deserve a closer look.

Other cities in the county can adopt their own rules under the same pilot. If you live in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Chula Vista or elsewhere, check your own city’s ordinance rather than assuming the City of San Diego’s rules apply.

Battery certification and e-motos

Since January 1, 2026, new e-bikes sold in California must carry UL-certified batteries under SB 1271, according to Velosurance’s summary of the law. A second phase starting January 1, 2028 extends certification to rental fleets.

Most insurers don’t ask about battery certification today. Still, a certified battery may reduce the fire risk that makes some property insurers nervous about e-bikes stored indoors.

What these rules mean for insurance

A local citation is not an insurance event. The bigger issue is exposure. A younger or less experienced rider on a busy street raises the odds of a crash that injures someone else, and that is the claim standard home policies most often exclude.

What Your Existing Policies Usually Cover and What They Don’t

Before buying anything new, many San Diegans pull out the policies they already have. This is where most of the surprises are.

Homeowners and renters insurance

Standard homeowners and renters forms typically exclude “motor vehicles,” often defined as a self-propelled land vehicle. That is according to an analysis of standard policy forms by Laura S. Reed of Indiana law firm Riley Bennett Egloff. Under that language, both the liability section and the personal property section may exclude a scooter or e-bike.

Allstate takes a slightly softer line. It says home, renters and condo policies may give limited e-bike coverage but often cap the value or skip coverage away from home. It adds that the liability coverage these policies do provide may not be enough after a serious accident.

Even when a bike is covered, the numbers can disappoint. Velosurance’s comparison page describes typical homeowners bicycle theft caps of $1,000 to $2,500, depreciated payouts and deductibles commonly between $1,000 and $2,000. Sundays Insurance similarly says home policies often cap bike coverage at around $2,500 with deductibles of $1,000 or more. Both are specialty insurers with an interest in the comparison, so treat their figures as a prompt to read your own declarations page.

Auto insurance

A standard auto policy covers liability from using “any auto.” However, the Riley Bennett Egloff analysis notes it typically excludes vehicles with fewer than four wheels. That means your car policy generally won’t pay if you injure someone while riding an e-bike or scooter.

There is one important exception on the other side of the ledger: uninsured motorist coverage, which can protect you as a rider. It is covered in its own section below.

Umbrella and health insurance

Personal umbrella policies often require an underlying auto policy for any motor vehicle claim. If the auto policy doesn’t cover the scooter, the umbrella may not either, according to the same law firm analysis.

Your health plan will generally pay for your own injuries, subject to your deductible and coinsurance. It won’t pay for the other person’s injuries or your damaged bike.

Risk	Homeowners or renters	Auto policy	Standalone e-bike policy
Theft at home	Sometimes, if e-bikes aren’t excluded; capped and depreciated	No	Usually yes
Theft away from home	Limited or reduced limit	No	Usually yes, subject to lock conditions
Crash damage to your bike	No	No	Usually yes
Injuring someone else	Often excluded for motorized devices	Usually excluded (fewer than 4 wheels)	Optional liability on some policies
Your own medical bills	No (health insurance applies)	UM may apply if a driver is at fault	Optional medical payments on some policies
Hit by uninsured driver	No	UM bodily injury may apply	Optional on some policies

How Standalone E-Bike Insurance Works

Specialty e-bike policies look a lot like a small motorcycle policy built for bicycles. You choose which pieces you want, and the price moves with the bike’s value, your deductible and your ZIP code.

The common building blocks

Markel’s electric bike policy, which also underwrites Velosurance policies, shows the typical menu:

• Physical damage: covers theft, vandalism and crash damage, with deductibles from $200 to $500. It includes up to $500 for spare parts and $500 for riding apparel per claim.
• Bicycle liability: limits from $25,000 to $300,000.
• Vehicle contact protection: covers you if you’re hit by an under-insured vehicle, with limits of $10,000 to $25,000.
• Medical payments: $1,000 to $10,000.
• Roadside assistance: $12 a year per bicycle.

Allstate describes similar options: comprehensive, collision, liability, medical payments, roadside assistance and replacement parts. It notes that costs vary with the bike’s value, your location, your deductible, your riding history, and your age and experience.

Agreed value versus depreciated value

This detail drives how much you actually get back. Velosurance says it pays the agreed value you declared rather than a depreciated number. Sundays offers full replacement value for bikes insured within 60 days of purchase, with standard depreciation applying after two years otherwise.

Homeowners policies, by contrast, typically pay actual cash value. Markel’s own comparison notes this.

Lock and storage conditions

Theft claims often hinge on how the bike was locked. Velosurance’s comparison page says Sundays requires an approved lock attached to an immovable object, with the bike within five yards and in your line of sight. Sundays publishes its own approved-lock list.

Whatever insurer you consider, reading the theft conditions before you buy tells you whether your normal habits would actually qualify. That includes locking up outside a coffee shop in Hillcrest or in an apartment garage.

E-Bike Insurance Costs and Providers Compared

Published e-bike insurance prices are starting points, not quotes. The four national specialists most often named in 2026 publish very different figures, and some of those figures come from competitors describing each other.

Provider	Published starting price	Liability offered	Max per bike	Underwriter (as published)
Velosurance	From $8 or $9 a month (both appear on its California page); others cite from $100 a year	Optional, $25,000–$500,000	Agreed value, no published cap	Markel American Insurance Company
Markel (direct)	As low as $100 a year	Optional, $25,000–$300,000	You choose the value limit	Markel
Sundays Insurance	From $8 a month	Not offered, per Velosurance	$21,500	Tokio Marine HCC (via USSIC)
BikeInsure	$16.99 a month base; theft +$8 a month, per Sundays	Not offered, per Velosurance	$10,000 (pre-2026 forms) or $50,000 (2026 forms), per Velosurance	Great American Insurance Company

Why the numbers don’t line up

Several published figures conflict, and the differences mostly come down to methodology.

Velosurance’s own page shows two floors. Its California page shows “from $9/mo” in its quote banner and “from $8/mo” in its page description and FAQ. Markel’s footnote states that its $100 annual minimum premium was set as of December 2023, and that actual rates can exceed $100 depending on coverage and bike value. These are marketing floors for the cheapest configuration, not the price for a $4,000 commuter bike with liability.

Liability limits differ for the same underwriter. Markel’s direct page lists liability up to $300,000. Velosurance, whose policies Markel underwrites, advertises up to $500,000. Different distribution programs can carry different limits, so the quote documents are what count.

Competitor comparisons are self-published. Sundays wrote its comparison of itself against Velosurance and BikeInsure, and Velosurance wrote its comparison of itself against Sundays and BikeInsure. Each describes the others’ gaps in detail. Neither is neutral.

BikeInsure’s figures depend on form year. Velosurance says BikeInsure is moving from older forms to 2026 forms. On the 2026 forms, where states approve them, e-bike theft is priced at roughly 3.5 times the standard-bike rate. The per-bike cap also moves from $10,000 to a $50,000 maximum. That explains why Sundays cites a $10,000 cap.

We didn’t find a neutral aggregator publishing San Diego–specific e-bike premiums for a defined rider profile. The honest answer is that your price depends on your bike’s value, ZIP code, storage, deductible and the coverages you pick. Getting two or three quotes on matched coverage is the only reliable comparison.

Electric Scooter Insurance: A Thinner Market

If you ride a stand-up scooter rather than an e-bike, the options narrow considerably.

Personal scooters

ScooterGear Lab, a scooter review site that earns affiliate commissions, reported in August 2026 that dedicated stand-up scooter coverage is limited. It named StableCare as one of the few micromobility-focused providers. According to ScooterGear Lab, StableCare offers theft-only plans:

• a $16 five-day pass, or roughly $5 to $9 a month for up to $3,500 of coverage;
• about $10 a month for $10,000 of coverage on its top tier.

These plans don’t cover crash damage or riding liability. The same site says Velosurance covers Class 1 to 3 e-bikes but does not currently write stand-up scooters. Treat all of these figures as third-party reports and confirm them directly with the provider.

For liability on a personal scooter, many riders ask their agent about a homeowners or renters endorsement, or about a personal umbrella policy. As noted above, standard umbrella forms may exclude motor vehicles that aren’t insured under an auto policy, so the exact wording matters.

Rental scooters and e-bikes

Shared scooters from the app-based operators are common downtown, in the Gaslamp and along Mission Bay. The insurance picture for riders is murky, and sources disagree.

ScooterGear Lab says shared-scooter operators carry their own liability coverage for the ride. Riley Bennett Egloff reviewed the standard rider contracts of Bird, Lime, Lyft and Spin. It found that those contracts don’t promise any insurance for the rider’s own liability. They also include a release and require the rider to indemnify the company, even for the company’s own negligence.

The two views can both be true. A company may insure itself while still leaving you, the rider, without coverage for someone you injure. Reading the app’s rider agreement before your first ride tells you which risks you have agreed to carry.

Military and visiting riders

San Diego’s large Navy and Marine Corps population and its steady stream of visitors add wrinkles. A sailor commuting to Naval Base San Diego on a personal scooter faces the same license requirement and coverage gaps as anyone else.

Visitors renting a scooter are bound by the same state rules, including the license or permit requirement. Their home-state policies may define “motor vehicle” differently.

When a Driver Hits You: Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Some of the most expensive micromobility crashes involve a car, and the driver’s insurance may not be enough.

Minimum limits are still low

Since January 1, 2025, California’s minimum auto liability limits have been $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injury, plus $15,000 for property damage. That is according to the California Department of Insurance. Drivers in the California Low Cost Auto program carry lower limits of $10,000, $20,000 and $3,000.

A serious crash on a San Diego street can generate medical bills well beyond $30,000.

Your UM coverage may follow you onto the bike

California Insurance Code section 11580.2 provides uninsured and underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage in auto policies unless it has been validly rejected. According to SJKP LLP’s California practice note, a cyclist who qualifies as an insured under the policy may have that coverage even when not in a car, subject to policy terms.

Hit-and-run claims have strict rules. For an unknown driver, SJKP notes the statute generally requires three things: physical contact, a police report within 24 hours and a sworn statement to your insurer within 30 days. UM bodily injury coverage doesn’t pay for your damaged bike. The firm also notes a two-year window to take specified action on a UM claim.

Whether a given policy treats an e-bike or scooter rider the same way as a pedal cyclist depends on the policy wording. Many riders ask their agent directly and get the answer in writing. Some specialty bike policies add their own uninsured motorist or “vehicle contact” coverage, but the limits differ. Markel lists $10,000 to $25,000, while Velosurance’s comparison page describes up to $10,000 under its program.

Battery Fires, Storage and Your Home Policy

For many San Diego households, the scariest e-bike risk isn’t on the road at all. It’s the battery charging in the garage or next to the front door of an apartment.

What San Diego Fire-Rescue says

During Fire Prevention Week in October 2025, San Diego Fire-Rescue said it is seeing an increase in lithium-ion battery fires. Battalion Chief Robert Rezende described these fires as extremely hard to extinguish because the batteries keep heating up and reigniting even with water.

The department’s advice includes:

• Buy products marked by a nationally recognized testing lab.
• Charge on a hard surface with the manufacturer’s charger, and don’t overcharge.
• Store e-bikes and scooters away from exit doors.
• Stop using a battery that smells, swells, leaks, overheats or won’t hold a charge.

How this connects to insurance

Fire damage to your home is usually a homeowners or renters claim, even when an e-bike started it. The bike itself may still be excluded as a motorized vehicle. Renters in multi-unit buildings may also face questions about liability for damage to neighbors’ units.

A certified battery and safe charging habits don’t guarantee coverage. They do reduce the chance you ever need to find out.

Worked Examples for San Diego Households

These two examples use realistic San Diego situations. The premiums and claim amounts are hypothetical placeholders to show how the math works, not published rates.

Example 1: A North Park renter with a $3,200 commuter e-bike

Maya, 29, rents in North Park (92104) and rides a $3,200 Class 3 e-bike to her office downtown. Her renters policy has $30,000 in contents coverage and a $500 deductible. Two years in, the bike is stolen from a rack in East Village.

Consider three outcomes:

• Her renters policy excludes motorized vehicles. Payout: $0.
• Her renters policy covers it at actual cash value. Suppose the bike has depreciated to $2,000. Her payout is $2,000 minus the $500 deductible, or $1,500, and the claim goes on her renters loss history.
• She had a specialty agreed-value policy with a $250 deductible and met the lock conditions. Her payout is $3,200 minus $250, or $2,950.

Now the cost side. Suppose her specialty quote with liability came in at $200 a year, a placeholder rather than a real rate. Over five years she’d pay $1,000 in premiums.

People in Maya’s position often weigh that against how likely a theft or crash is on their route. They also consider whether they could replace the bike from savings. The liability piece, covering her if she hits a pedestrian, is the part that has no real substitute in her renters policy.

Example 2: A Clairemont family with a teenage rider

The Nguyens own a home in Clairemont (92117). Their 15-year-old son rides a $1,800 Class 1 e-bike, and their 10-year-old daughter wants one too.

Under the city’s new ordinance, the daughter can’t legally ride a Class 1 or 2 e-bike in the City of San Diego until she turns 12. Their son can’t ride a Class 3 until he turns 16.

Scenario A: he injures someone. On the Mission Beach boardwalk, the son clips a pedestrian. Suppose she claims $18,000 in medical bills and lost wages. If the family’s homeowners policy excludes motorized-vehicle liability, the Nguyens may be paying that themselves, plus any legal defense. A specialty policy with, say, $100,000 in liability and defense coverage would typically respond instead, subject to its terms.

Scenario B: a driver injures him. On Genesee Avenue, a driver carrying the $30,000 minimum hits their son, and his medical bills reach $45,000. The at-fault driver’s insurer pays up to $30,000. Suppose the Nguyens carry underinsured motorist coverage of $100,000 per person on their auto policy and their son qualifies as a resident relative. That coverage may then respond for the gap.

How much UIM adds depends on the policy’s terms, including any credit for what the other insurer already paid. A licensed agent can walk through how their specific policy handles this.

How to Shop for Ebike Insurance in San Diego: Step by Step

Here is a straightforward process many riders follow.

Step 1: Confirm what you actually own

Check the class label on your e-bike, the motor wattage and whether it has working pedals. If it’s over 750 watts or throttles past 20 mph, it may not qualify for an e-bike policy at all.

Step 2: Read your current declarations and exclusions

Look for “motor vehicle,” “motorized land conveyance” or similar wording in your homeowners or renters policy. Then look up your auto policy’s UM and UIM limits. Ask your agent for written answers on four questions:

• Is the e-bike or scooter covered for theft?
• Is it covered for damage?
• Is there liability coverage while riding?
• Does UM apply while you ride?

Step 3: Price the gaps

Get quotes on the same bike value, deductible and liability limit from at least two specialists. Check whether each policy is primary or pays only after other insurance, a difference Velosurance’s comparison highlights. Also ask whether friends who borrow the bike are covered.

Step 4: Match territory to how you ride

Velosurance’s standard territory covers the US and Canada, with worldwide coverage optional. Velosurance’s comparison describes Sundays’ standard cover as US-only. If you take your bike across the border at San Ysidro into Baja, that difference matters.

Common mistakes

• Assuming “not required” means “covered somewhere.” California’s exemption from financial responsibility rules doesn’t create coverage. It just means nobody checks.
• Insuring below replacement cost. Velosurance’s comparison describes an 80% rule under Sundays’ policy, where underinsuring can cut a partial-loss payout proportionally.
• Ignoring lock requirements. A theft claim can fail on lock type or location, not just on whether you locked up.
• Buying an out-of-class bike. An e-moto sold as an “e-bike” can leave you with no applicable policy and a possible impound.

Money-saving ideas

• Pick a higher deductible. Sundays notes that a $250 deductible costs less than a $100 one.
• Store the bike securely. Sundays says bikes kept in a locked garage are lower risk than those left outside.
• Check multi-bike discounts. Velosurance lists 10% off physical damage for two bikes and 15% for three or more. It lists larger discounts on liability, medical and UM.
• Ask about affiliation discounts. Velosurance lists discounts for USAC, USAT and IMBA members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is e-bike insurance required in California?

No. Legal Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes are exempt from California’s driver’s license, registration and financial responsibility requirements, so insurance is voluntary. That changes if the vehicle falls outside the e-bike definition, for example with a motor over 750 watts or no working pedals. Those vehicles may be treated as mopeds or off-highway vehicles with their own rules.

Do I need insurance to ride an electric scooter in San Diego?

No insurance is required for a stand-up motorized scooter in California, and the DMV says scooters don’t need registration. You do need a valid driver’s license or instruction permit of any class, and the DMV lists 16 as the minimum age. The 15 mph speed limit and the ban on sidewalk riding apply statewide.

Does homeowners insurance cover e-bikes?

Sometimes, but often not fully. Many standard homeowners and renters forms exclude motor vehicles, which can include e-bikes and scooters. Where coverage exists, it’s typically capped, depreciated and subject to your full deductible. Crash damage to your own bike usually isn’t covered. Your agent can confirm your specific policy’s wording in writing.

How much does e-bike insurance cost in San Diego?

Published starting prices range from about $8 a month to $100 a year, depending on the provider. Markel’s minimum annual premium is $100, and prices rise with bike value and optional coverages like liability. San Diego–specific average premiums aren’t published by a neutral source, so matched quotes from two or three insurers are the practical benchmark.

Does my car insurance cover me on an e-bike?

Your auto liability coverage generally won’t cover injuries you cause while riding, because standard auto policies typically exclude vehicles with fewer than four wheels. However, your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may protect you if a driver hits you while riding, subject to your policy terms. Ask your insurer how it applies to e-bike riders.

What happens if I hurt someone on a rental scooter?

It depends on the operator’s rider agreement and your own policies. A legal review of Bird, Lime, Lyft and Spin contracts found they didn’t promise insurance for the rider’s liability. It also found they required riders to indemnify the company. Some sources say operators carry their own liability coverage, which may protect the company rather than you.

Can kids under 12 ride e-bikes in San Diego?

Not Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes within the City of San Diego. A city ordinance effective August 13, 2026 sets a minimum age of 12. Citations can be issued starting October 12, 2026, with a $25 fine or an online safety course option. Other cities in the county may have their own rules under the AB 2234 pilot.

Does e-bike insurance cover battery fires?

A specialty e-bike policy’s physical damage coverage may cover the bike itself, depending on its terms. Damage to your home or apartment from a battery fire is generally a homeowners or renters claim. Coverage for the e-bike itself may be excluded under that policy. San Diego Fire-Rescue recommends buying lab-listed products and charging on hard surfaces.

Is my e-bike covered if I ride it into Mexico?

It depends on the policy’s territory. Velosurance’s standard territory includes the US and Canada, with worldwide coverage available as an add-on. Velosurance’s comparison describes Sundays’ standard coverage as US-only, with a limited worldwide add-on. Riders crossing at San Ysidro often confirm territory with their insurer before the trip.

Conclusion

California leaves ebike insurance in San Diego up to you. The legal exemption is generous, but it doesn’t put any coverage in place. The biggest gaps tend to be liability for injuring someone else and crash damage to your own bike. Theft away from home, where home policies cap or exclude coverage, is a close third.

A practical next step is to pull your homeowners or renters declarations page and your auto policy’s UM limits this week. Ask your agent in writing how each applies to your e-bike or scooter. With those answers in hand, a licensed agent can help you decide whether a standalone policy fills a gap that matters for your household.

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Disclaimer

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External Authoritative Links

• California DMV, Motorcycles, Mopeds, and Scooters: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/motorcycles-mopeds-and-scooters/
• California Department of Insurance, 2025 auto minimum changes: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0102-alerts/2025/New-Year-Means-New-Changes-for-Insurance.cfm
• City of San Diego, New E-Bike Regulations: https://www.insidesandiego.org/new-e-bike-regulations-take-effect-san-diego