Utah § 6a-1501 - Motorcycle-- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers.

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§ 6a-1501. Motorcycle-- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers.

Effective 5/6/2026
41-6a-1501.  Motorcycle-- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers.
(1)An individual operating a motorcycle shall ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle.
(2)
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b):
(i)an individual operating a motorcycle may not carry any other individual on the motorcycle; and
(ii)a passenger may not ride on a motorcycle.
(b)If a motorcycle is designed to carry more than one individual, a passenger may ride on:
(i)the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two individuals; or
(ii)another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
(3)An individual shall ride on a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on either side of the motorcycle.
(4)An individual may not operate a motorcycle while carrying a package, bundle, or other article that prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
(5)An operator of a motorcycle may not carry an individual and an individual may not ride in a position that interferes with:
(a)the operation or control of the motorcycle; or
(b)the view of the operator.
(6)A violation of this section is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 334, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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