1. (1)

   1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motor assisted scooter is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.

   2. (b) For a person operating a motor assisted scooter, the following provisions do not apply:

      1. (i) seating positions under Section 41-6a-1501;
      2. (ii) required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506;
      3. (iii) entitlement to full use of a lane under Subsection 41-6a-1502(1); and
      4. (iv) driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202.

   3. (c) A person may operate a motor assisted scooter across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the person may not operate the motor assisted scooter in a negligent manner in the crosswalk:

      1. (i) so as to collide with a:

         1. (A) pedestrian; or
         2. (B) person operating a bicycle or vehicle or device propelled by human power; or
      2. (ii) at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
2. (2) A person under eight years of age may not operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.

3. (3) A person may not operate a motor assisted scooter:

   1. (a) in a public parking structure;
   2. (b) on public property posted as an area prohibiting bicycles;
   3. (c) while carrying more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed;
   4. (d) that has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer's design, except for an alteration by, or done at the request of, a person who rents the motor assisted scooter to lower the maximum speed for the motor assisted scooter; or
   5. (e) at a speed of greater than 15 miles per hour or in violation of Subsection 41-6a-1115.1(3).
4. (4) Except where posted or prohibited by local ordinance, a motor assisted scooter is considered a nonmotorized vehicle if it is being used with the motor turned off.
5. (5) An owner may not authorize or knowingly permit a person under the age of 18 to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of this section.
6. (6) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 428, 2019 General Session