Utah Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in Utah

Utah motorcycle laws gives you idea about wearing a helmet, what eye protection should one take, which parts of the motorcycles are compulsory like footrests, handhold for Passenger and the brakes etc.

Now a day, many motorcycle accidents have decreased because of the protection offered by helmets. Most important part of your body is your head, and this is the most important thing to be protected while motorcycle riding.

Take care of following things you should do and don't while driving a motorcycle in the Utah state in general.

Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary by law(less than 18 year of age).

• Eye Protection - Not necessary.

• Headlight use during daytime - Permitted (headlight modulation).

• Seat for passenger - Needed if there is a passenger.

• Footrest for passenger - Needed if there is a passenger.

• Age restriction for passenger - No.

• Speakers (Helmet) - No restrictions.

• Breaks - Necessary on both wheels.

• Inspection for safety (periodically) - Necessary by law.

• Use Left mirror/Right mirror - One necessary by law.

• Receiving motorcycle endorsement from other states - Allowed.

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary for less than 18 years of age.

• Eye protection - Not necessary.

• Age validity (for operator) - Not allowed for less than 8 year of age on public lands. Safety certificate is must for operator who is between 8 and 16 years of age.

• Certificate requirement for rider education - Not necessary.

• License requirement (for operator) - Necessary.

• Headlights - Necessary after sunset.

• Sound levels limit (max) - No limit.

• Registration - Necessary by law.

• Title for vehicle - Necessary by law.