Utah Law
Question Brayden asked: Is a gas powered motor scooter that has no seat and can go 15 mph legal on sidewalks in Utah?
Category: Motorized Bicycles
Definition:
316.003(2) Bicycle – Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which a person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device.
- Bicycles equipped with a small electric helper motor may be defined as a bicycle and not require registration or a driver’s license.
- Bicycles equipped with gas helper motors are not legal vehicles and cannot be registered or driven on highways in Florida.
- This section also includes information about mopeds and motorcycles since some of the information overlaps with bicycle information.
More Ebikes
Question Joe asked: Last week I was pulled over and ticketed on my ebike for not having license and registration. There is a ton of confusing material out there, and at this point, I don’t know if I’m required to …
More Gas Motors
Question Mark asked: From this post: http://flbikelaw.org/2014/07/gas-motors-on-bicycles-at-last-final-answer/ “Ask Geo: Can I then deduce that a bicycle with a gas-assist motor, which cannot be registered as a moped or motorcycle, cannot legally be operated on the roadway?” “FHP: That is correct.” …
Electric Motorized Bike
Jan commented on this post: http://flbikelaw.org/2010/02/bicycle-licenses/#comments “You can ride on side of right side of road and, only on sidewalks when NOT using motor. And you do need a bicycle registration! No license is needed. It goes under a Federal …
Gas Bike on the Right of Way
Question Denver asked: I have been considering getting a 48cc gas engine kit for my beach cruiser, but according to recent laws (RS-68) would make it a moped and illegal to use on sidewalks, and illegal to use on roadways …
Motorized Disability Access Vehicles
Two Questions Risky asked: 320.01 (33) motorized disability access vehicle does it need to be registered and is a driver’s license required? David asked: Motorized disability access vehicle ? 320’01 (33) do I carry my disability papers with me, does …
Moped in the Bike Lane
Question Ryan asked: Am I allowed to ride my moped in a bike lane?
More Illegal Gas Motor Bikes
Question Frank asked: Is a bike with a 49 cc motor considered a motor vehicle? Should I have been violated by police for riding my motorized bike? I was sent to jail for 55 days violating my probation order. Please …
eBikes as Bicycles, Mopeds or Motorcycles
Question Andy asked: Are E-bikes legal? I’m a sales rep for the bicycle industry. I just got pulled over with a warning due to not being registered like a normal motorcycle, car etc. What is the LAW on this subject …
Bike Trailer Requirements
Question Doug asked: I am finally getting a good hitch and will be starting to use my trailer. What are the laws, limitations, etc. for using a trailer with a bicycle? I already have flashing red lights on both rear …