41-6a-1511. Electric motorcycles and high power electric devices.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(a)An individual operating a high power electric device, including an electric motorcycle, has all rights and is subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to an operator of a motorcycle.

(b)Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a) , a high power electric device without a vehicle identification number that is not a motorcycle is not subject to the requirement to maintain liability insurance as described in Section 41-12a-301 .

(a)A local authority may adopt an ordinance or a state agency may adopt a rule to regulate or restrict the use of a high power electric device on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency.

(b)When enacting ordinances or making rules related to the use of a pathway or soft-surface trail, and during the planning or construction of a pathway or soft-surface trail, a local authority or state agency shall consider accommodations and increased trail access by a person with a mobility disability.

(3)An individual younger than 16 years old may not operate a high power electric device on a highway.

(4)The owner of a high power electric device may not authorize or knowingly permit an individual to operate a high power electric device in violation of this section.

(5)An individual may not operate a high power electric device on a freeway.

(a)Beginning January 1, 2027, a commercial seller of any new or used vehicle shall clearly and conspicuously provide the disclosure described in Subsection (6)(b) to a prospective purchaser at the time of sale and in any advertising materials, online website, or social media post promoting the vehicle if the vehicle:

(i)has fewer than four wheels;

(ii)is powered by an electric motor; and

(iii)is not an electric assisted bicycle.

(b)The disclosure required under Subsection (6)(a) shall state: "THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AN "ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE" AS DEFINED BY UTAH MOTOR VEHICLE CODE AND IS INSTEAD A TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS IF USED ON PUBLIC ROADS OR PUBLIC LANDS. A HELMET MAY BE REQUIRED WHILE OPERATING. YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS VEHICLE. TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT."

(c)A commercial seller of a new or used high power electric device shall inform prospective purchasers of state law requirements for insurance and registration applying to operators of high power electric devices.

(7)Except for offenses otherwise provided under this chapter, an individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

Enacted by Chapter 334 , 2026 General Session