Motor-Assisted Scooter

This is a self-propelled device with:

• At least two wheels in contact with the ground.
• A braking system capable of stopping the scooter under typical operating conditions.
• An electric motor not exceeding 2000 watts.
• Handlebars and a deck designed for a person to stand, or a deck and a seat for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device.
• Must have the ability to be propelled by human power alone.

Persons under 15 years of age may not operate a motor-assisted scooter using the motor unless the person is under the direct supervision of the person's parent or guardian.

Persons under eight years of age may not operate a motor-assisted scooter with the motor running on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.

Safety operation:

• A person may operate a motor-assisted scooter on a roadway and in a crosswalk.
• A person may not operate the motor-assisted scooter in an unsafe manner.

No person may operate a motor-assisted scooter:

• Faster than 15 MPH.
• In a public parking structure.
• On public property, if posted as an area prohibiting bicycles.
• On a highway consisting of a total of four or more lanes designated for regular vehicular traffic.
• While carrying more people at one time than the number for which it is designed.
• Has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer's design.

Utah code 41-6a-102 and 41-6a-1114