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(1) 

(a) “Micromobility device” means a human-, motor-, or electric-powered transportation device that is driven by the user personally.

(b) “Micromobility device” includes, but is not limited to, the following as defined in Utah Code Section 41-6a-102:

(i) Electric personal assistive mobility device;

(ii) Electric-assisted bicycle;

(iii) Motor-assisted scooter;

(iv) Moped;

(v) Bicycle; and

(vi) Motor-driven cycle.

(c) “Micromobility device” includes, but is not limited to, any device that would be described in Subsection (1)(b) of this Section but for the fact that it is capable of speeds greater than those set forth in Utah Code Section 41-6a-102 in the relevant definition.

(d) “Micromobility device” includes, but is not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, hoverboards, non-motor-assisted scooters, and any other small, lightweight, wheeled conveyance that meets the definition in Subsection (1)(a) of this Section and is not specifically excluded in this Section.

(e) “Micromobility device” does not include automobiles, motorcycles, golf carts, manual or electric wheelchairs, or other such vehicles.

(2) A person may not operate a micromobility device at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour on a public sidewalk. A violation of this Subsection is an infraction.

(3) It is unlawful to ride or use a micromobility device on a public street or sidewalk after dark unless the user is equipped with reflective material of sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides for five hundred (500) feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle, or, in lieu of reflective material, with a lighted lamp visible from both sides from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet. “After dark” shall mean one-half (1/2) hour after sunset.

(4) It is unlawful to leave a micromobility device obstructing pedestrian travel on the sidewalk, in a pedestrian crosswalk, or in a roadway except in an area where it would be lawful to park a motor vehicle.

(5) Whenever any person is riding a micromobility device, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

(6) A property owner may prohibit micromobility devices generally, specific types of micromobility devices, and/or specific uses of micromobility devices on the owner’s property by posting signs that give reasonable notice of the prohibited device(s) and/or use(s). It is unlawful to use a micromobility device on any property contrary to the prohibitions posted by the owner.

(7) It is unlawful for any company to provide micromobility device rentals for use upon City streets unless done on behalf of the City pursuant to a contract with the City.

(8) It is unlawful to operate any micromobility device described in Subsection (1)(c) of this Section on City sidewalks.

(9) No person shall ride a micromobility device upon a sidewalk contiguous to University Avenue between 400 North Street and 100 South Street, and on a sidewalk contiguous to Center Street between 100 East Street and 500 West Street.

(Am 1989-62, Am 1999-09, Am 1999-11, Rep&ReEn 2023-10)