Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front

Electric dirt bikes in Salt Lake City

We couldn't confirm whether Salt Lake City opens its streets to OHV-only dirt bikes. Ask the city before you ride its streets.

Unclear, ask first Checked against an official city page, 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 Salt Lake City's rules say

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.

Official page Salt Lake City Public Lands: Biking in the Foothills Checked against an official city page, November 2026. Read it before you ride: it's the rule, and this page is our summary.

Which registration you need

Until Salt Lake City confirms its streets are open to OHVs, plan on a street-legal plate to ride them, or trailer the bike to the trail on OHV registration.

Rules everywhere in Utah

City rules only cover streets. These apply in Salt Lake City 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

Plate required for streetsDraperSalt Lake County Unclear, ask firstHerrimanSalt Lake County Unclear, ask firstMillcreekSalt Lake County Plate required for streetsSandySalt Lake County Plate required for streetsSouth JordanSalt Lake County Plate required for streetsWest JordanSalt Lake County Plate required for streetsAmerican ForkUtah County Plate required for streetsBountifulDavis 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.