Utah § 6a-1502 - Motorcycles and all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.
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§ 6a-1502. Motorcycles and all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.
Effective 5/6/2026 41-6a-1502.
Motorcycles and all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.
(1)
(a)
A motorcycle is entitled to full use of a lane.
(b)
An individual may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a lane.
(c)
This Subsection (1) does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(2)
The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(3)
(a)
Except as described in Subsection (3)(b), an individual may not operate a motorcycle between:
(i)
lanes of traffic; or
(ii)
adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(b)
Subsection (3)(a) does not apply to an individual operating a motorcycle engaging in lane filtering as described in Section 41-6a-704.
(4)
Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(5)
Subsections (2) and (3)(a) 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.
Section 6a-1502 ("Motorcycles and all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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