Utah state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants |
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restriction
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15 or $65,000 single limit) |
| Handlebar Height |
Handgrips below shoulder height - Maximum of 15" above seat - Required by inspection regulations |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
41-6-107.2
Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.
Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane
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| Lane Splitting |
41-6a-1502. Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles, Operation on public highways.
(1) (a) A motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane.
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.
(c) This Subsection (1) does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(2) The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(3) A person may not operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between:
(a) lanes of traffic; or
(b) adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(4) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(5) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to peace officers acting in the peace officers' official capacities.
(6) The provisions of this section also apply to all-terrain type I vehicles.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Utah (UT) Utah State Legislature - Utah Code - Title 13 - Chapter 20 - New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required under age 18 |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Operation by persons under age 8 prohibited on public lands - Operator who is between ages 8 and 16 must have safety certificate |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if no drivers license |
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| Operator License |
Required if not in possession of a valid safety certification |
| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Restriction |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Yes, Available
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