California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 1966

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this article, to authorize the County of San Diego or any city in the county to establish a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) transportation plan. The purpose of this NEV transportation plan is to further the San Diego region's vision of facilitating the efficient movement of people and goods to support a sustainable and healthy region, a vibrant economy, and an outstanding quality of life for all.

(b) It is further the intent of the Legislature that if the County of San Diego or any city in the county adopts an NEV plan that this NEV transportation plan be designed and developed to provide flexible and economical travel options for residents, employees, and visitors, to best serve the functional travel needs of the plan area, to have the physical safety of the NEV driver or the passenger's person and property as a major planning component, and to have the capacity to accommodate NEV drivers of every legal age and ability.