Officials are calling for regulations on e-bikes for safety reasons

LONELY PEAK — The Lone Peak Police Department issued a reminder June 12 regarding regulations regarding the use of e-bikes, golf carts and all-terrain vehicles on streets, sidewalks and parks.

“We are receiving a lot of concerns raised about the increase in the number of children riding electric bikes, golf carts and Type 3 ATVs,” officials said in a Facebook post. “Many of them appear to be too young, unlicensed drivers and minors to operate these types of vehicles.”

Police said some electric bikes are not allowed on public sidewalks or lawns in city parks.

According to police, Utah has a ban on e-bikes

• Persons under 16 years of age are not permitted to operate a Class 3 electrically assisted bicycle.
• A person under 14 years of age may not operate an electrically assisted bicycle with the electric motor running on any public property, highway, path or sidewalk unless the person is under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian.
• Persons under eight years of age are prohibited from operating an electric assisted bicycle with the electric motor running on any public property, highway, path or sidewalk.

Farmington City echoed similar concerns from the Farmington Police Department in an X Friday post, stating an increase in recent incidents involving the use of motorized scooters and bicycles.

The post outlines the regulations and calls on parents to help all Type 2 and 3 e-bike operators be age appropriate and ride in permitted areas.

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