E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Utah
In Utah, e-scooters are legal: max 15 mph (24 km/h), minimum age 8, helmet required under 21, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-UT (ISO 3166-2).
Last researched Oct 13, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
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E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 15 mph1 |
| Power & device limits | 2,000 W1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 8 with supervision; from 5 May 2027 ages 8-15 need adult supervision or the state safety certificate2,3 |
| Helmet | Under 21 on public roads (since 6 May 2026)2,3 |
| Where you can ride | Roads with limits up to 25 mph; sidewalks unless locally banned1 |
| Licence & registration | No licence, registration or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | DUI and open-container rules apply1 |
| Notes | HB 381 (2026): scooters exceeding e-bike limits are e-motorcycles.2,3 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.4,2,3 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Class 1-2: 20 mph assist; Class 3: 28 mph assist4,2,3 |
| Power & device limits | 750 W4,2,3 |
| Minimum age | Class 1-2: 8 (supervised under 14; from 5 May 2027 ages 8-15 need supervision or the state safety certificate); Class 3: 164,2,3 |
| Helmet | Under 21 on public roads, all classes (since 6 May 2026)4,2,3 |
| Where you can ride | Roads, bicycle paths and trails (locals may restrict); sidewalks unless locally banned; not on non-motorized federal trails4,2,3 |
| Licence & registration | No licence or registration4,2,3 |
| Penalties & alcohol | DUI and open container apply; modifying speed/power illegal4,2,3 |
| Notes | HB 381 (effective 6 May 2026): devices over 750 W or able to exceed 20 mph on throttle are e-motorcycles (driver licence with motorcycle endorsement, 16+, DOT helmet). Online safety course from DPS expected spring 2027.4,2,3 |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not confirmed |
What changed
- May 5, 2027Not yet in force (as of Oct 13, 2026)supervision or safety certificate for ages 8-15
- May 6, 2026In forceHB 381 - helmet under 21, e-motorcycle definition
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Utah?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Utah under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads with limits up to 25 mph; sidewalks unless locally banned.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Utah?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Utah are limited to 15 mph (24 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Utah?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet required under 21.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Utah?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), the minimum age is 8.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Utah?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), no insurance required; no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.ERideHero - Electric Scooter Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.KSL - new Utah e-bike law takes effect May 6KSL · News · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 3.Utah Highway Safety Office - e-bikesUtah Highway Safety Office · Government · Opened · read Oct 13, 2026
- 4.ERideHero - Electric Bike Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 5.Ebike Oracle - 50 states + DC (reviewed Jul 2026)Ebike Oracle · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 6.Redtail - e-bike laws by state (verified 6 Oct 2026)Redtail · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
US state entries derived from ERideHero's state law maps (eridehero.com, verified February 2026).