Motorcycle helmet laws vary across the nation—here is what you need to know about motorcycle helmet laws in Utah.
Utah State Law
Motorcycle helmet law in Utah is contained in the Utah State Code 41-6a-1505. This law states:
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A person under the age of 21 may not operate or ride any of the following on a highway unless the person is wearing protective headgear that complies with specifications adopted under Subsection (3):
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(2) |
This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab. |
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(3) |
The following standards and specifications for protective headgear are adopted:
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A court shall waive $8 of a fine charged to a person operating a vehicle described in Subsection (1) for a moving traffic violation if the person was:
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(5) |
The failure to wear protective headgear:
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Notwithstanding Subsection (4), a court may not waive $8 of a fine charged to a person operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle for a driving under the influence violation of Section 41-6a-502. |
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A violation of this section is an infraction. |
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The Bottom Line on Utah Motorcycle Helmet Law:
- 21 years or less—wear a helmet—it's the law.
- The helmet must be DOT approved.
- You get a break if speeding and wearing a helmet.
- An infraction may carry a heavy price.
Utah Bike Law and its attorneys are licensed to practice law only in the State of Utah and maintain offices in Salt Lake City, Utah. No attorney client relationship is established by simply visiting this website.
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