Utah § 6a-1011 - Pedestrian vehicles.

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§ 6a-1011. Pedestrian vehicles.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1011.  Pedestrian vehicles.
(1) As used in this section:
(a)
(i) "Pedestrian vehicle" means a self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured, and intended for the exclusive use of a person with a physical disability.
(ii) A "pedestrian vehicle" may not:
(A) exceed 48 inches in width;
(B) have an engine or motor with more than 300 cubic centimeters displacement or with more than 12 brake horsepower; and
(C) be capable of developing a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
(b) "Physical disability" means any bodily impairment which precludes a person from walking or otherwise moving about as a pedestrian.
(2) A pedestrian vehicle operated by a person with a physical disability is exempt from vehicle registration, inspection, and operator license requirements.
(3)
(a) A person with a physical disability may operate a pedestrian vehicle with a motor of not more than .5 brake horsepower capable of developing a speed of not more than eight miles per hour:
(i) on the sidewalk; and
(ii) in all places where pedestrians are allowed.
(b) A permit, license, registration, authority, application, or restriction may not be required or imposed on a person with a physical disability who operates a pedestrian vehicle under this Subsection (3).
(c) The provisions of this Subsection (3) supercede the provision of Subsection (2).


Amended by Chapter 258, 2015 General Session

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