A peace officer may at any time require a person riding a bicycle or moped to stop and submit the bicycle or moped to an inspection and a test as appropriate if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that:

(1) the bicycle or moped is unsafe or not equipped as required by law; or

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Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-1110

  • Bicycle: includes an electric assisted bicycle. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Moped: means a motor-driven cycle having:
              (41)(a)(i) pedals to permit propulsion by human power; and
              (41)(a)(ii) a motor that:
                   (41)(a)(ii)(A) produces not more than two brake horsepower; and
                   (41)(a)(ii)(B) is not capable of propelling the cycle at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour on level ground. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Peace officer: means a peace officer authorized under Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications, to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic laws. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
(2) the bicycle or moped’s equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair.