Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

Low-speed vehicles are only allowed access to roadways with speeds limits of up to 35 miles per hour (mph), must comply with all federal and state motor vehicle regulations, and are required to display a slow-moving vehicle identification emblem on the rear of the vehicle. Low-speed vehicles are defined as four-wheel electric vehicles that are not golf carts or off-road vehicles, operate at speeds up to 25 mph, and may carry up to four passengers. Low-speed vehicles are subject to vehicle taxation requirements, including those related to special fuels and are exempt from emission inspections.

(Reference Utah Code 41-6a-102, 41-6a-1508, 59-13-102, and 59-13-201)

Jurisdiction: Utah

Type: Laws and Regulations

Amended: Mar 17, 2008

Technologies: NEVs

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