What is the age requirment to ride an electric scooter in california?

Question

i live in san diego, Ca, carmel valley. I am 12 years old. i want to buy about a 10 mph little electric scooter from target:

http://www.target.com/Razor-E200S-Electric-Scooter/dp/B000FK8IOA/sr=1-3/qid=1219523254/ref=sr_1_3/601-6624307-0254541?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aelectric%20scooter&page=1

but, is there a certain age limit to ride it? (i would ride it in the bike lane) and if the age limit is higher than 12, is there any way to get a permit so you can be able to ride it? if you answer this with real concern, thought, and you look at my pic, then i will definetly reward you best answer. thanks!!

Answer 1

Legaly on CA roads? 16.

VC-21235(d) Operating a motorized scooter when the operator is under 16 years of age.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/lov/lov...

Answer 2

16..   :-(

Answer 3

16 and even  if you were old enough those are not street legal.

Answer 4

u gotta wait 4 more years little girl.... but i recommend you wait till youre 18 and buy yourself a real motorcycle.... GET YOURSELF A yamaha R1