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Utah e-bike laws

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Statewide rules

E-bike classes allowedClass 1, 2 and 3 (750 W max)
Minimum age8 on public property; under 14 only with a parent or guardian supervising; 16 for Class 3
Helmet ruleChecking with official source
Where you can rideChecking with official source
License / registrationNo driver license or endorsement needed.

County & city rules

Highlighted counties have local e-bike rules we've checked against an official source. Everywhere else, state law applies. Parks, trails and HOAs can still post their own rules.

Local rules on file State law applies
Salt Lake CountySummit CountyDavis CountyUtah County

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PlaceWhat's restrictedWhereSourceChecked
Salt Lake City – Foothills trail systemNo throttle use; Use no or low pedal assist when riding uphill; Sur-Rons, Onewheels, electric dirt bikes and e-scooters are bannedSalt Lake City Foothills trailsOfficial page
Park CityUnder 16 may not ride Class 3. Riders 14 and under need direct parent supervision.E-bikes allowed on paved multi-use pathways and soft-surface trails wider than 5 ft. Singletrack is open only to Class 1 riders 65+ or with a mobility disability (courtesy tag program).Official page
Jordan River Parkway TrailNo trail-specific rule listed. Helmets are strongly recommended.The 46-mile paved Jordan River Parkway Trail.
Source is the trail commission's website, not city or county code.		Official page

Salt Lake City – Foothills trail system

Park or trail rule · Checked

Classes
E-bikes are allowed in the Foothills but must be ridden like a standard mountain bike. Other motorized vehicles are banned.
Trails & paths
Salt Lake City Foothills trails
Age & helmet
No throttle use; Use no or low pedal assist when riding uphill; Sur-Rons, Onewheels, electric dirt bikes and e-scooters are banned

Source: slc.gov

Park City

City rule · Checked

Classes
Class 1, 2 and 3 only. Unclassified e-bikes and electric motorcycles are banned on Park City and Summit County trails and pathways.
Trails & paths
E-bikes allowed on paved multi-use pathways and soft-surface trails wider than 5 ft. Singletrack is open only to Class 1 riders 65+ or with a mobility disability (courtesy tag program).
Age & helmet
Under 16 may not ride Class 3. Riders 14 and under need direct parent supervision.

Source: parkcity.gov

Jordan River Parkway Trail

Park or trail rule · Checked

Classes
Only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed. Class 2 and 3 are banned.
Trails & paths
The 46-mile paved Jordan River Parkway Trail.
Age & helmet
No trail-specific rule listed. Helmets are strongly recommended.
Also
Source is the trail commission's website, not city or county code.

Source: jordanrivercommission.gov

Local rules change. Cities, counties and park agencies update their rules often. Check the linked source before you ride.

Sources

This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.

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