Utah § 41-6a-1115 Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-6a-1115 — Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.

Utah·Title 41 Motor Vehicles·Ch. 41-6a Traffic Code·Part 41-6a-11 Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation

(1)(1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motor assisted scooter is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.

(1)(b) For a person operating a motor assisted scooter, the following provisions do not apply:

(1)(b)(i) seating positions under Section 41-6a-1501;

(1)(b)(ii) required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506;

(1)(b)(iii) entitlement to full use of a lane under Subsection 41-6a-1502(1); and

(1)(b)(iv) driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202.

(1)(c) A person may operate a motor assisted scooter across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the person may not operate the motor assisted scooter in a negligent manner in the crosswalk:

(1)(c)(i) so as to collide with a:

(1)(c)(i)(A) pedestrian; or

(1)(c)(i)(B) person operating

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(1) (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motor assisted scooter is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.
(1)(b) For a person operating a motor assisted scooter, the following provisions do not apply:
(1)(b)(i) seating positions under Section 41-6a-1501;
(1)(b)(ii) required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506;
(1)(b)(iii) entitlement to full use of a lane under Subsection 41-6a-1502(1); and
(1)(b)(iv) driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202.
(1)(c) A person may operate a motor assisted scooter across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the person may not operate the motor assisted scooter in a negligent manner in the crosswalk:
(1)(c)(i) so as to collide with a:

(1)(c)(i)(A) pedestrian; or
(1)(c)(i)(B) person operating a bicycle or vehicle or device propelled by human power; or
(1)(c)(ii) at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
(2) A person under eight years of age may not operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.
(3) A person may not operate a motor assisted scooter:

(3)(a) in a public parking structure;
(3)(b) on public property posted as an area prohibiting bicycles;
(3)(c) while carrying more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed;
(3)(d) that has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer's design, except for an alteration by, or done at the request of, a person who rents the motor assisted scooter to lower the maximum speed for the motor assisted scooter; or
(3)(e) at a speed of greater than 15 miles per hour or in violation of Subsection 41-6a-1115.1(3).
(4) Except where posted or prohibited by local ordinance, a motor assisted scooter is considered a nonmotorized vehicle if it is being used with the motor turned off.
(5) An owner may not authorize or knowingly permit a person under the age of 18 to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of this section.
(6) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

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