Effective 5/5/2027
41-6a-1115 Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.
(1)
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motor assisted scooter is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.
(b)For an individual operating a motor assisted scooter, the following provisions do not apply:
(i)seating positions under Section 41-6a-1501;
(ii)required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506;
(iii)entitlement to full use of a lane under Subsection 41-6a-1502(1); and
(iv)driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202.
(c)An individual may operate a motor assisted scooter across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the individual may not operate the motor assisted scooter in a negligent manner in the crosswalk:
(i)so as to collide with:
(A)a pedestrian; or
(B)an individual operating a bicycle or vehicle or device propelled by human power; or
(ii)at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
(2)An individual eight years old or older and younger than 16 years old may operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on a highway if the individual:
(a)is under direct supervision of the individual’s parent or another responsible adult; or
(b)has a personal electric vehicle safety certificate as described in Section 41-6a-1512.
(3)An individual 16 years old or older may operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on a highway without supervision.
(4)An individual under eight years old may not operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on a highway.
(5)An individual may not operate a motor assisted scooter:
(a)in a public parking structure;
(b)on a freeway;
(c)on public property posted as an area prohibiting bicycles;
(d)while carrying more individuals at one time than the number for which it is designed;
(e)that has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer’s design, except for an alteration by, or done at the request of, a person who rents the motor assisted scooter to lower the maximum speed for the motor assisted scooter; or
(f)at a speed of greater than 15 miles per hour or in violation of Subsection 41-6a-1115.1(3).
(6)Except where posted or prohibited by local ordinance, a motor assisted scooter is considered a nonmotorized vehicle if it is being used with the motor turned off.
(7)An owner may not authorize or knowingly permit an individual under the age of 16 to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of this section.
(8)An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 334, 2026 General Session