What's The Utah Law For 150cc Gas Scooters? Exist Differences From 49cc Scooter Regulation?

[matchitisiw]

I am considering purchasing a gas scooter to actually save on insurance and gas. Right after looking I will just find regulation relating to motor-assisted scooters(gopeds, etc), mopeds(below 50cc and with pedals), and bikes. ThanksBrad

[Taron]

In Utah, 150cc gas scooters are treated as motorcycles, and not "mopeds," and therefore will require registering with the DMV and full insurance.---------------------------------------------------------Relevant part of the Utah statutes:[(k)](v) "Street motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that: 163(i) is: 164(A) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and 165(B) designed primarily for use and operation on highways; 166(ii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration; 167 and 168(iii) has: 169(A) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or 170(B) a motor that produces more than five horsepower[;].ANDSection 41-1a-102 32) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.(33)(a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.(b) "Motor vehicle" does not include an off-highway vehicle.This is opposed to a:"Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:(i) pedals to permit propulsion by human power; and(ii) a motor which:(A) produces not more than two brake horsepower; and(B) is not capable of propelling the cycle at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour on level ground.(b) If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the moped shall have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.(c) "Moped" includes an electric assisted bicycle and a motor assisted scooter.OR"Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:(a) at least two wheels in contact with the ground;(b) a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions;(c) a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;(d) either:(i) a deck design for a person to stand while operating the device; or(ii) a deck and seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device; and(e) a design for the ability to be propelled by human power alone. OR"Electric assisted bicycle" means a moped:(a) with an electric motor with a power output of not more than 1,000 watts; and(b) which is not capable of:(i) propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground; and(ii) increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the device at more than 20 miles per hour.From the Utah State Legislature(http://www.livepublish.le.state.ut.us/)According to Utah Code(http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2002/bills/hbillamd/hb0171.pdf)(line 108) a motor-driven cycle means:every motorcycle and motor scooter, moped, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, and every motorized bicycle having an engine with less than 150 cubic centimeters displacement or having a motor which produces not more than five horsepower. ANDMotorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.(1)(a) A motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane.(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.(c) This Subsection(1) does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles operated two abreast in a single lane.(2) The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.(3) A person may not operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between:(a) lanes of traffic; or(b) adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.(4) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.(5) Subsections(2) and(3) do not apply to peace officers acting in the peace officers' official capacities.(6) The provisions of this section also apply to all-terrain type I vehicles.

[Fairlie]

Since your search yielded no special legal code for scooters over 49cc, it is likely that they are treated like motorcycles.Contact a local scooter shop in your area or the local DMV to confirm that.dmv.utah.gov/

[Arlo]

It's likely classified as a motorcycle legally. Since your search yielded no special legal code for scooters over 49cc, it is likely that they are treated like motorcycles.Contact a local scooter shop in your area or the local DMV to confirm that.dmv.utah.gov/ Sources: dmv.utah.gov/ Marconi 80 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Abban]

Utah Moped Laws Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:(i) pedals to permit propulsion by human power; and(ii) a motor which:(A) produces not more than two brake horsepower; and(B) is not capable of propelling the cycle at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour on level ground.(b) If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the moped shall have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.(c) "Moped" includes an electric assisted bicycle and a motor assisted scooter."Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:(a) at least two wheels in contact with the ground;(b) a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions;(c) a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;(d) either:(i) a deck design for a person to stand while operating the device; or(ii) a deck and seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device; and(e) a design for the ability to be propelled by human power alone. "Electric assisted bicycle" means a moped:(a) with an electric motor with a power output of not more than 1,000 watts; and(b) which is not capable of:(i) propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground; and(ii) increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the device at more than 20 miles per hour.Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles -- Exception.(1) A person riding a bicycle, moped, coaster, skate board, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may not attach it or a person to any moving vehicle on a highway.(2) This section does not prohibit attaching a trailer or semitrailer to a bicycle or moped if that trailer or semitrailer has been designed for attachment.Bicycles and mopeds -- Turns -- Designated lanes.(1) A person riding a bicycle or moped and intending to turn left shall comply with Section 41-6a-801 or Subsection(2).(2)(a) A person riding a bicycle or moped intending to turn left shall approach the turn as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway.(b) After proceeding across the intersecting roadway, to the far corner of the curb or intersection of the roadway edges, the bicyclist or moped operator shall stop, as far out of the way of traffic as practical.(c) After stopping, the bicyclist or moped operator shall yield to any traffic proceeding in either direction along the roadway he had been using.(d) After yielding and complying with any traffic-control device or peace officer regulating traffic, the bicyclist or moped operator may proceed in the new direction.(3)(a) Notwithstanding Subsections(1) and(2), a highway authority in its respective jurisdiction may place traffic-control devices that require and direct turning bicyclists and moped operators to travel a specific course.(b) When the devices are placed under Subsection(3)(a), a person may not turn a bicycle other than as directed by the devices.Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.(1) A person operating a bicycle or a moped on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except when:(a) overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction;(b) preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;(c) traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or(d) reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge of the roadway including:(i) fixed or moving objects;(ii) parked or moving vehicles;(iii) bicycles;(iv) pedestrians;(v) animals;(vi) surface hazards; or(vii) a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.(2) A person operating a bicycle or moped on a highway shall operate in the designated direction of traffic.(3)(a) A person riding a bicycle or moped on a roadway may not ride more than two abreast with another person except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.(b) If allowed under Subsection(3)(a), a person riding two abreast with another person may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane.(4) If a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway. Sources: http://www.moped2.org/laws/Utah.htm newbie2268986 80 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[gustav]

A 150 cc gas-powered scooter is a motorcycle under Utah law. In Utah, 150cc gas scooters are treated as motorcycles, and not "mopeds," and therefore will require registering with the DMV and full insurance.---------------------------------------------------------Relevant part of the Utah statutes:[(k)](v) "Street motorcycle" means a motor vehicle that: 163(i) is: 164(A) a motorcycle as defined in Section 41-1a-102 ; and 165(B) designed primarily for use and operation on highways; 166(ii) is required to be registered in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration; 167 and 168(iii) has: 169(A) an engine with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or 170(B) a motor that produces more than five horsepower[;].ANDSection 41-1a-102 32) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.(33)(a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.(b) "Motor vehicle" does not include an off-highway vehicle.This is opposed to a:"Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:(i) pedals to permit propulsion by human power; and(ii) a motor which:(A) produces not more than two brake horsepower; and(B) is not capable of propelling the cycle at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour on level ground.(b) If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the moped shall have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.(c) "Moped" includes an electric assisted bicycle and a motor assisted scooter.OR"Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:(a) at least two wheels in contact with the ground;(b) a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions;(c) a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;(d) either:(i) a deck design for a person to stand while operating the device; or(ii) a deck and seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device; and(e) a design for the ability to be propelled by human power alone. OR"Electric assisted bicycle" means a moped:(a) with an electric motor with a power output of not more than 1,000 watts; and(b) which is not capable of:(i) propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground; and(ii) increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the device at more than 20 miles per hour.From the Utah State Legislature(http://www.livepublish.le.state.ut.us/)According to Utah Code(http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2002/bills/hbillamd/hb0171.pdf)(line 108) a motor-driven cycle means:every motorcycle and motor scooter, moped, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, and every motorized bicycle having an engine with less than 150 cubic centimeters displacement or having a motor which produces not more than five horsepower. ANDMotorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.(1)(a) A motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane.(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.(c) This Subsection(1) does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles operated two abreast in a single lane.(2) The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.(3) A person may not operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between:(a) lanes of traffic; or(b) adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.(4) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.(5) Subsections(2) and(3) do not apply to peace officers acting in the peace officers' official capacities.(6) The provisions of this section also apply to all-terrain type I vehicles. Sources: http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2006S5/bills/hbillenr/hb5001.htm darwin? 80 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.