Black and red X-Pro Drax Apex electric dirt bike on a gravel hilltop above a Utah valley
Utah ยท Electric dirt bikes and e-motos

Owning and riding an electric dirt bike in Utah

Pick a bike that fits, title and register it (even without an MSO), make it street-legal if you want, and find where you can legally ride. Every rule links to its official source. Our goal: respect, not restrictions.

Our goal

Respect, not restrictions

Utah cities are banning electric dirt bikes from parks, trails, paths, and streets, and every complaint makes the next ban easier to pass. Riders who respect the law, their neighbors, and the land are the best way to stop more bans. We want riders and parents to know the rules, so all of us can keep enjoying Utah's outdoors, safely.

  • Prevent more bansA registered bike ridden where it's legal gives a city council nothing to act on.
  • Inform parentsMany bikes sold for kids aren't e-bikes under Utah law. Know before you buy.
  • Safety for everyoneRiders, walkers, hikers, and drivers all share the same streets and trails.
For parents Do you know what you're buying your child? Many parents don't. An e-bike with foot pegs, a motor over 750 W, or more than 20 mph on the motor alone, or one that's been unlocked, is treated like a motorcycle, and no one under 16 may ride it on any road. Parents who allow it can be cited. An electric dirt bike needs OHV registration to ride anywhere public. Check what your child can ride Why this site exists A sport, not a toy Dirt biking is for responsible riders who want to get off the beaten path, enjoy nature, compete, and encounter wildlife with respect. A few reckless riders are costing everyone access, and cities are answering with bans. Here's what's at stake, and the laws riders keep breaking. Read why we built this guide
3 formsTC-656, TC-569A, TC-661
No MSO?still doable with a bill of sale
0 tripswith the bike to the DMV
~$287one owner's total; yours will vary

What do you want to do?

Register my bikeAnswer a few questions and get the steps, forms, and packet for your situation. Bikes we've documentedRegistration files, specs with sources, and who each bike fits. Can you tell what's legal?Eight bikes, three answers. Guess which are e-bikes and which are e-motos, then check the spec sheet. Make it street-legalPlates for a dirt bike: equipment, inspection, insurance, license, and fees. Find where I can rideCity street rules, trails, and what equipment you need. Understand the lawWhy it isn't an e-bike, what HB 381 changed, and what an impound costs. Is it right for my kid?What your child can legally ride by age: e-bikes and electric dirt bikes. Get the formsOfficial forms, agencies, and statutes in one place.

Registering soon? Get the free printable checklist, or download the PDF.

Works for most brands. This guide grew out of one owner's registration of an X-Pro Drax Apex, but the forms and DMV steps are the same for most electric dirt bikes and e-motos, including Sur-Ron, Talaria, E Ride Pro and other imported brands. What differs is the paperwork from your seller: an MSO, or a signed bill of sale if there isn't one. If your bike came with an MSO, you may not need the TC-569A ownership statement at all.