By vehicle
Rules for E-Bikes, Stand-Up E-Scooters and Mopeds in Utah
| Vehicle | Definition | Minimum age | License | Registration | Insurance | Helmet | Sidewalks | Trails |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-bike, Class 1 | Class 1 | 8 (supervised under 14; under 16 from May 2027) | No | No | No | No state rule | Yes, unless posted or locally barred | Paths open to bicycles, unless limited |
| E-bike, Class 2 | Class 2 | 8 (supervised under 14; under 16 from May 2027) | No | No | No | Under 21 | Yes, unless posted or locally barred | Paths open to bicycles, unless limited |
| E-bike, Class 3 | Class 3 | 16 | No | No | No | Under 21 | Yes, unless posted or locally barred | Paths open to bicycles, unless limited |
| High-speed e-bike | High power electric device: over 20 mph on motor alone, or modified e-bike | 16 on highways | Motorcycle rules | Yes for electric motorcycles | Yes if VIN or motorcycle | Under 21 | Locals may regulate | Locals may regulate |
| Stand-up e-scooter | Motor assisted scooter: 2,000 W max, 20 mph max | 8 (supervised under 16 from May 2027) | No | No | No | Under 21 (rentals exempt) | No state ban; locals may limit | No where bicycles are banned |
| Seated e-scooter (moped) | Moped: pedals, 2 bhp max, 30 mph max | 16 (driver license) | Yes, no endorsement | Yes | Not confirmed | Under 21 | No | No |
Where to ride
Where Each Vehicle May Ride
- E-bike, Class 1. Roads, bike lanes and paths
- E-bike, Class 2. Roads, bike lanes and paths
- E-bike, Class 3. Speedometer required
- High-speed e-bike. Motorcycle rights and duties; police may hold device of rider under 18
- Stand-up e-scooter. 15 mph limit; no freeways or parking structures
- Seated e-scooter (moped). No roads with four or more lanes; now a motorcycle subtype
Equipment
Equipment Rules for E-Bikes
Permanent label showing class, top assisted speed and motor wattage in at least nine-point Arial type; speedometer on Class 3; motor of 750 W or less; an e-bike modified beyond factory speed or power settings becomes a high power electric device; sellers of other small motor vehicles must post a not-an-e-bike disclosure (high power devices from Jan. 1, 2027).
City rules
What Cities and Counties Can Change
Local authorities and state agencies may regulate e-bikes and high power electric devices on sidewalks, paths and trails and must consider access for riders with mobility disabilities. Park City allows Class 1 e-bikes on paved pathways and soft-surface trails wider than five feet and bars unclassified e-bikes and electric motorcycles from city and Summit County trails.
Parks and trails
State Parks, Federal Lands and Rail Trails in Utah
Utah State Parks sets e-bike access park by park; the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation says many state parks allow Class 1 e-bikes on trails open to bicycles. Non-motorized singletrack is closed to e-bikes unless the land manager opens it.
- Rail trails in Utah
- National parks in Utah
- E-bike rules on federal lands: national parks, wildlife refuges, BLM land and national forests
Record
Sources
- E-bike, Class 1
- Utah Code 41-6a-102, 41-6a-1115.5, 41-6a-1505; HB 381 (2026)
- E-bike, Class 2
- Utah Code 41-6a-102, 41-6a-1115.5, 41-6a-1505; HB 381 (2026)
- E-bike, Class 3
- Utah Code 41-6a-1115.5, 41-6a-1505; HB 381 (2026)
- High-speed e-bike
- Utah Code 41-6a-102, 41-6a-1511, 41-6a-1513; HB 381 (2026)
- Stand-up e-scooter
- Utah Code 41-6a-1115; HB 381 (2026)
- Seated e-scooter (moped)
- Utah Code 41-6a-102; HB 381 (2026)
- Status
- Partly verified
- Open items
- Utah State Parks systemwide e-bike rule; moped insurance requirement; HB 381 licensing change for high power devices (Utah Code 53-3-202, effective May 5, 2027) and registration text not read in full; whether SB 212 (2025) passed is moot after HB 381
- Last verified
- Q4 2026