Utah County · Wasatch Front

Electric dirt bikes in American Fork

American Fork doesn't open its streets to OHV-only dirt bikes. To ride its streets, an e-moto needs a street-legal plate.

Plate required for streets Checked against the ordinance, November 2026 · All 21 cities

Rules as of November 2026. Ordinances change, and this page may be behind or wrong. You're responsible for confirming the current rules with the city before you ride. If you know a rule has changed, tell us.

What American Fork's rules say

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.

Ordinance American Fork City Code 10.04.120: Street Legal All-Terrain Vehicles Checked against the ordinance, November 2026. Read it before you ride: it's the rule, and this page is our summary.

Which registration you need

With OHV-only registration, you can't ride American Fork streets: trailer the bike to the trail. To ride streets here, make it street-legal and plate it.

Rules everywhere in Utah

City rules only cover streets. These apply in American Fork and everywhere else.

TrailsOnly trails and areas designated for OHVs or motorized use. Not mountain bike singletrack, hiking trails, or other non-motorized trails, even ones that allow e-bikes. Legally an e-moto is a motor vehicle, not a bicycle.
Sidewalks and pathsOff-limits, including paved public paths.
Kids and teensAge, license, and supervision rules depend on the bike. Check what your kid can ride.

Trails and equipment rules · Utah's e-bike and e-moto rules

Other Wasatch Front cities

Streets open to reach trailsEagle MountainUtah County Plate required for streetsOremUtah County Plate required for streetsProvoUtah County Plate required for streetsSaratoga SpringsUtah County Plate required for streetsSpanish ForkUtah County Plate required for streetsBountifulDavis County Plate required for streetsDraperSalt Lake County Unclear, ask firstHerrimanSalt Lake County

Not listed? See all 21 cities, or email a link to your city's ordinance to corrections@utahemotoguide.com and we'll add it.