Scooter Regulations in Utah

Utah does not allow scooter riding on roads with a speed limit higher than 25 mph.

Motor-assisted scooters provide a popular and economical way to zip around town. As with other forms of transportation, their use doesn't come without risks. The Utah Department of Public Safety has clear laws and regulations in place to keep both riders and the general public safe.

Motor Scooter Classification

The Utah Department of Public Safety defines a motor-assisted scooter as a self-propelled device with at least two wheels, a braking system and an electric or gas engine smaller than 40 cubic centimeters. The rider must be able to operate the scooter under human power alone and have either a deck to stand on or a deck and a seat to straddle, sit or stand on while riding.

Licensing and Registration

The state does not require you to obtain a driver's license to operate a motor-assisted scooters. You do not have to register a scooter or have a title for it.

Age Requirements

The state requires a person under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. Utah law demands that a parent or guardian provide direct supervision of a rider under the age of 15 who uses the motor to propel the scooter. Utah does not allow children under the age of eight to operate a scooter using the motor on any public property including highways, sidewalks or paths.

Other Restrictions

Utah does not permit riders of any age to operate motor-assisted scooters on roads with a speed limit exceeding 25 mph, in public parking structures, in areas with a "no skateboarding" designation or while carrying more people than the scooter's design allows.

References

• Utah Department of Public Safety: Utah's Motorcycle and Similar Vehicles Laws

Resources

• Utah Department of Public Safety