Where you can ride
Registration gets you a decal, not access to everything. Where you can legally ride depends on the registration type you choose and the city you're in.
City streets on OHV-only registration
By default, an OHV can't be ridden on a street. Under Utah Code § 41-22-10.5, each city or county can pass an ordinance opening some streets to OHVs, often just so riders can get to and from trails. The rules vary city by city, so look up your own.
City rules as of November 2026. Ordinances change, and this list may be behind or wrong. You're responsible for confirming the current rules with the city or county before you ride. Each entry links to the source we checked. If you know a rule has changed, tell us. Recent bans and openings are on the ban tracker.
Plate required for streets American Fork opens most streets only to plated, street-legal ATVs, not to dirt bikes. A dirt bike needs a plate to ride on city streets. In city parks, motor vehicles may only drive in posted areas, at 7 mph unless a different limit is posted.Utah County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for American Fork
Plate required for streets Bountiful adopts the state OHV law but doesn't open any city streets to off-highway vehicles, so a bike with only an OHV decal has to be trailered. In parks and at trailheads, you may only drive on streets and in public parking lots.Davis County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Bountiful
Streets open to reach trails All town streets are open to OHVs, including dirt bikes and e-motos over 1,000 watts, but only to get to or from OHV riding areas. The limit is 15 mph, and you must slow to 5 mph when passing people on non-motorized trails. No riding on SR-143 except to cross it or to load and unload, and no riding from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Riders 16 and older need a driver license or OHV education certificate. Riders 8 to 15 need an OHV certificate and a licensed adult riding with them, and riders under 8 aren't allowed on town streets.Iron County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Brian Head
Plate required for streets E-motorcycles aren't allowed on any Draper sidewalks, paths, park property, or trails. They can use city streets only if registered and insured, and they follow motorcycle traffic laws. Riders must be 16 or older with a motorcycle endorsement, and riders under 21 must wear a DOT helmet.Salt Lake County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Draper
Streets open to reach trails Dirt bikes can use most city streets, but only to get directly to trails or approved crossings. The limit is 20 mph, and riders must be 16 or older with a driver license, even on trails inside city limits. Pony Express Parkway, Ranches Parkway, SR-73, and Eagle Mountain Boulevard west of the roundabout are off-limits except at city crossings, and paved trails and sidewalks are always off-limits.Utah County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Eagle Mountain
Unclear, ask first We couldn't confirm whether any Herriman streets are open to OHV-only dirt bikes, so ask the city before riding. Motorcycles and other motorized vehicles are banned from city parks and open space. The city says e-motorcycles on public roads need a driver license, motorcycle endorsement, registration, and insurance.Salt Lake County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Herriman
Streets open to reach trails Dirt bikes can use a list of designated Kanab streets, but only to reach trails or roads on state and federal land outside town. Other city streets are allowed only to get to the nearest designated route. The limit is 25 mph or the posted limit, whichever is lower, and riders under 16 need direct adult supervision.Kane County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Kanab
Unclear, ask first We couldn't confirm whether any Millcreek streets are open to OHV-only dirt bikes, so ask the city before riding. A 2026 ordinance bans electric motorcycles from city parks and trails.Salt Lake County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Millcreek
Plate required for streets Only street-legal vehicles may be ridden on Moab city streets, so an OHV-registered dirt bike has to be trailered through town. A June 2026 ordinance replaced the old 15 mph OHV street rule. The default speed limit on unsigned streets is 20 mph.Grand County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Moab
Plate required for streets The city has no OHV trails, and only registered and insured street-legal vehicles may use public streets. Riders need a driver license with a motorcycle endorsement. Off-road-only vehicles on public streets can be impounded, so an OHV-only bike has to be trailered out.Davis County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for North Salt Lake
Plate required for streets Orem has no ordinance that opens city streets to off-highway vehicles. A dirt bike with only an OHV decal can't ride on Orem streets and has to be trailered to the trail.Utah County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Orem
Plate required for streets Provo adopts the state OHV law but doesn't open any city streets to off-highway vehicles, so a bike with only an OHV decal has to be trailered. Keep e-motos off all sidewalks: Provo bans any e-bike-style device faster than state limits from city sidewalks. Everything else on wheels, including e-bikes and scooters, is limited to 10 mph on sidewalks and banned from the downtown sidewalks along University Avenue (400 North to 100 South) and Center Street (100 East to 500 West). After dark, riders need a light or reflectors visible from 500 feet.Utah County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Provo
Plate required for streets Roy has no ordinance that opens city streets to off-highway vehicles, so a bike with only an OHV decal has to be trailered. Riding on public land other than streets and parking lots needs written permission from the owner. In parks, motorized vehicles may only use marked areas, and parks and trails close from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.Weber County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Roy
Unclear, ask first We couldn't confirm whether any Salt Lake City streets are open to OHV-only dirt bikes, so ask the city before riding. Electric dirt bikes and Sur-Rons are banned from the Foothills trail system.Salt Lake County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Salt Lake City
Plate required for streets Sandy doesn't allow off-road vehicles on public roads except to cross them or to load and unload. Only vehicles registered for the highway are exempt, so an OHV-only bike has to be trailered. The copy of the code we read was last amended in 2016, so confirm with the city.Salt Lake County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Sandy
Plate required for streets Saratoga Springs has no ordinance that opens city streets to off-highway vehicles, so a bike with only an OHV decal has to be trailered. OHVs, plated or not, are banned in all city parks, trails, and recreation areas, and no vehicle may ride on sidewalks, park strips, or the city trail system.Utah County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Saratoga Springs
Unclear, ask first In January 2026 the county replaced its recreational vehicle road rules. The meeting minutes say the new ordinance opens all county roads to recreational vehicles except in the Fishlake Basin. We couldn't read the ordinance to confirm the details or whether dirt bikes are covered, so call the County Clerk at 435-893-0401.Sevier County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Sevier County (unincorporated)
Plate required for streets South Jordan says e-motorcycles and off-road dirt bikes aren't legal on its roads, sidewalks, or trails. They need licensing, registration, and insurance for the street, and are otherwise allowed only in designated off-road areas.Salt Lake County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for South Jordan
Plate required for streets Spanish Fork has no ordinance that opens city streets to off-highway vehicles, so a bike with only an OHV decal has to be trailered. In city parks, motorized vehicles may only use parking areas and driveways.Utah County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for Spanish Fork
Unclear, ask first Washington City opens designated city streets to OHVs at up to 25 mph, for riders 16 and older with a driver license. We couldn't confirm which streets are left out or whether dirt bikes are covered, so ask the city before riding.Washington County · Checked against an official city page, November 2026 · Official source for Washington City
Plate required for streets Electric motorcycles need street equipment and a license to use any West Jordan street, so an OHV-only bike has to be trailered. E-motorcycles are banned from all public property, paths, and sidewalks.Salt Lake County · Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · Official source for West Jordan
Plate required in your city? See how to register a dirt bike as street-legal.
Not listed yet? We've researched 21 places so far. Search your city's code for "off-highway vehicle" or call the non-emergency police line. Without a local ordinance, an OHV can't be ridden on a street. Know your city's rule? Email a link to the ordinance to corrections@utahemotoguide.com and we'll add it.
City rules change. Search your city's code for "off-highway vehicle" or call the non-emergency police line before riding on any street.
Where trails are open
MapUtah DNR map of OHV riding areasShows where OHVs can ride statewide. Check it before you head out.On trails: OHV trails only
AllowedTrails and areas designated for OHVs or motorized use.
Not allowedMountain bike singletrack, hiking trails, and other non-motorized trails, even ones that allow e-bikes. Legally an e-moto is a motor vehicle, not a bicycle.
Also off-limitsSidewalks and paved public paths.
OHV only still means adding lights
OHV registration doesn't need a plate or insurance, but Utah law still sets equipment rules. Under Utah Code § 41-22-10.7, an OHV ridden between sunset and sunrise must have a headlight and a taillight. Many e-motos ship without one or both, so plan to add them.
Headlight and taillightRequired between sunset and sunrise. Add them before you ride at dusk or dark.
BrakesMust be able to stop and hold the bike.
Muffler and spark arrestorRequired by the same law for gas bikes. Electric bikes have no engine or exhaust, so this doesn't apply.
Safety flagOnly on designated sand dunes: red or orange, at least 6 by 12 inches, mounted high.
HelmetRequired for riders and passengers under 18 and recommended for everyone.
Breaking these equipment rules is an infraction.