41-6a-1011 - Pedestrian vehicles.
41-6a-1011. Pedestrian vehicles.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) (i) "Pedestrian vehicle" means a self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured,and intended for the exclusive use of a person with a physical disability.
(ii) A "pedestrian vehicle" may not:
(A) exceed 48 inches in width;
(B) have an engine or motor with more than 300 cubic centimeters displacement or withmore than 12 brake horsepower; and
(C) be capable of developing a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
(b) "Physical disability" means any bodily impairment which precludes a person fromwalking or otherwise moving about as a pedestrian.
(2) (a) A pedestrian vehicle operated by a physically disabled person is exempt fromvehicle registration, inspection, and operator license requirements.
(b) Authority to operate a pedestrian vehicle on public highways or sidewalks shall begranted according to rules promulgated by the commissioner of public safety.
(3) (a) A physically disabled person may operate a pedestrian vehicle with a motor of notmore than .5 brake horsepower capable of developing a speed of not more than eight miles perhour:
(i) on the sidewalk; and
(ii) in all places where pedestrians are allowed.
(b) A permit, license, registration, authority, application, or restriction may not berequired or imposed on a physically disabled person operating a pedestrian vehicle under thisSubsection (3).
(c) The provisions of this Subsection (3) supercede the provision of Subsection (2)(b).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session