§ 41-6a-1011 — Pedestrian vehicles.

(1) As used in this section:

(1)(a) (1)(a)(i) "Pedestrian vehicle" means a self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured, and intended for the exclusive use of a person with a physical disability.
(1)(a)(ii) A "pedestrian vehicle" may not:

(1)(a)(ii)(A) exceed 48 inches in width;
(1)(a)(ii)(B) have an engine or motor with more than 300 cubic centimeters displacement or with more than 12 brake horsepower; and
(1)(a)(ii)(C) be capable of developing a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
(1)(b) "Physical disability" means any bodily impairment which precludes a person from walking or otherwise moving about as a pedestrian.
(2) A pedestrian vehicle operated by a person with a physical disability is exempt from vehicle registration, inspection, and operator license requirements.
(3) (3)(a) A person with a physical disability may operate a pedestrian vehicle with a motor of not more than .5 brake horsepower capable of developing a speed of not more than eight miles per hour:
(3)(a)(i) on the sidewalk; and
(3)(a)(ii) in all places where pedestrians are allowed.
(3)(b) A permit, license, registration, authority, application, or restriction may not be required or imposed on a person with a physical disability who operates a pedestrian vehicle under this Subsection (3).
(3)(c) The provisions of this Subsection (3) supercede the provision of Subsection (2).

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 258, 2015 General Session