Driving an electric bike/scooter/moped in Utah at 16 without driver’s license?
January 28, 2011 by pbik
Filed under Electric bike
Is it legal for a 16 year old to drive an electric bike/electric scooter/moped/”vespa”/whatever you wanna call it in Utah, without a driver’s license?
Motor-assisted scooters are usually used by teens and children. Rules are a bit different for these. The state defines a motor-assisted scooter as a self-propelled vehicle that has:
At least two wheels on the ground
A braking system
A maximum engine displacement of 40 cubic centimeters
Either a deck designed to stand on, or a seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand on while operating the vehicle
Been designed to be capable of being propelled by human power alone
You don’t need a motorcycle license to operate a motor-assisted scooter, but you’re limited to driving on roads with a maximum speed of 25 mph. All riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
You don’t need to register or title these scooters.
Minors
If you’re under 15 and driving while using the motor, you must be under the “direct supervision” of your parent or legal guardian. What does that mean? It’s defined as overseeing the rider at a distance at which contact is maintained and advice and assistance can be given and received.
If you’re under eight, you can’t ride your scooter while using the motor on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.