If you’ve spotted dirt bikes, ATVs, or 4-wheelers on city streets and wondered if that’s allowed — the answer is yes, under certain conditions.

Just like cars and trucks, all-terrain vehicles have operation laws. In Utah, these types of recreational vehicles are street legal as long as:

• You carry a valid permit
• You are at least 18 years old, or riding with someone who is
• The vehicle is insured
• You follow all traffic laws
• The vehicle is registered and has license plates
• They’re not driven on interstate highways
• The road’s speed limit is under 50 MPH
• You are not on a ramp or bridge-structured highway

However, not every vehicle qualifies. Tractors, golf carts, and disability vehicles do not count as street legal.

To find out more about operating permits, visit: Off-Highway Vehicles – Utah Outdoor Recreation