Utah Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Insurance for your motorcycle in Utah is mandatory by law. There is a minimum compulsory liability of:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $25,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $50,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $15,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Utah, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Utah websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmet law covers riders 17 years and younger, riders under this age are required to wear a helmet. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Utah motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Utah. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- Salt Lake City - Harley-davidson of Salt Lake City
- West Valley City - Taylorsville High School
- Provo - Byu Football Stadium Parking Lot
- West Jordan - Salt Lake Community College-west Side
- Lindon - Timpanogos Harley-davidson
- Vernal - Unitah High School
- Murray - Murray High School
- Logan - Bridgerland Applied Tech Center
Accidents and Safety in Utah
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 57,806 motorcycles registered in Utah with only 34 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| UT | 57.806 | 34 | 32% | 68% | 15% |
| ID | 64.163 | 29 | 62% | 38% | 32% |
| WY | 30.502 | 17 | 41% | 59% | 23% |
| CO | 118.391 | 88 | 33% | 67% | 32% |
| NM | 46.882 | 45 | 4% | 96% | 38% |
| AZ | 133.586 | 133 | 49% | 51% | 32% |
| NV | 64.733 | 59 | 75% | 25% | 42% |
Sweet Rides in Utah
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
- The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway
- Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
- Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
- Nebo Loop Scenic Byway
- Scenic Byway 12
- Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway
- Trail of the Ancients
Useful Resources
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