California § 21204 - A person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall not ride other than upon or ast
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21204 — A person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall not ride other than upon or ast, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21204. A person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall not ride other than upon or ast
(a) A person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, unless the bicycle was designed by the manufacturer to be ridden without a seat. (b) An operator shall not allow a person riding as a passenger, and a person shall not ride as a passenger, on a bicycle upon a highway other than upon or astride a separate seat attached thereto. If the passenger is four years of age or younger, or weighs 40 pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the passenger in place and for protecting the passenger from the moving parts of the bicycle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21204
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21204 cover?
Section 21204 ("A person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall not ride other than upon or ast") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 21204?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 21204 apply to my situation?
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