ATVs and Dirt Bikes Every off-highway vehicle operated or transported in Utah must be registered.
It is also required in Utah to have valid liability insurance for certain ATV's. We suggest you check with the Utah State Parks to determine if you are required to have liability insurance for your boat or ATV.
Any street legal vehicle including passenger cars, trucks and ATVs that are operated on public roadways are required to maintain liability coverage. ATVs or off highway vehicles that are not operated on public roads are exempt from insurance requirements.
New HB180 Education Requirements Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Utah will require all OHV operators to complete the Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course. Operators under the age of 18 shall possess a youth OHV education certificate in order to operate an OHV on public land, road or trail.
It is also required in Utah to have valid liability insurance for certain ATV's. We suggest you check with the Utah State Parks to determine if you are required to have liability insurance for your boat or ATV.
Under Utah state law, ATVs are categorized as Type I, II, or III. Type I have three or four wheels and handlebars and you straddle them. Type II are four wheels and have a steering wheel. These are also called UTVs or side-by-sides.
In the state of Utah, motorcyclists and their passengers must wear a helmet if under the age of 21. Riders 21 and older can choose to wear a helmet if they prefer. Those who do not comply will likely be charged with a traffic infraction and may be fined.
Does not include golf carts, any vehicle specifically designed to carry a disabled person, any vehicle not designed specifically for recreational use, or farm tractors. (DOES include go-carts, sand rails, dune buggies, etc.)