1. (1) An individual operating a motorcycle shall ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle.

2. (2)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b):

      1. (i) an individual operating a motorcycle may not carry any other individual on the motorcycle; and
      2. (ii) a passenger may not ride on a motorcycle.

   2. (b) If a motorcycle is designed to carry more than one individual, a passenger may ride on:

      1. (i) the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two individuals; or
      2. (ii) another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
3. (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. (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. (5) An operator of a motorcycle may not carry an individual and an individual may not ride in a position that interferes with:

   1. (a) the operation or control of the motorcycle; or
   2. (b) the view of the operator.
6. (6) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 334, 2026 General Session