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Utah Code 41-6a-1505 — required under 21 on a motorcycle, an electric bike or a scooter
A rider under 21 years old may not operate or ride a motorcycle, an electric assisted bicycle, a motor assisted scooter, a high power electric device, or an autocycle that is not fully enclosed on a highway without protective headgear meeting the federal specifications the section adopts.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- The rule does not apply inside an enclosed cab, or to a class 1 electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter rented from a business.
- A rider 21 or older who was wearing compliant headgear has $8 of a fine for a moving violation waived, except for a DUI on a motorcycle.
| Riding without headgear on | Most the fine can be |
|---|---|
| Riding without headgear onAn electric assisted bicycle or a motor assisted scooter | Most the fine can be$25 |
| Riding without headgear onA motorcycle or a high power electric device | Most the fine can be$110 |
A violation is an infraction. Not wearing headgear is not contributory or comparative negligence, and it may not be introduced in a civil case on negligence, injuries or the mitigation of damages.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 41-6a-1505 — Motorcycle-- Protective headgear -- Closed cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.