All public streets and highways within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Cedar Hills are designated as open for street legal type I and type II all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) as defined in Utah code.
A. Type I all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are motor propelled off highway vehicles designed with a seat to be straddled by the operator and type II ATVs are all-terrain vehicles which are motor propelled off highway vehicles designed to have side by side seating (also known as "minitrucks", "Kei" trucks or "side by sides"). To be legally driven on the streets of Cedar Hills each type II ATV shall meet all state requirements as defined by title 41, Utah code.
1. Unauthorized ATVs are not permitted on any trail, sidewalk or in or upon any public open space.
a. Authorized vehicles include city appropriated ATVs or other vehicles specifically used for the purpose of law enforcement, public safety or maintenance of those trails and lands.
b. If an OHV/ATV is used only on a farm or ranch or for other agricultural or irrigation purposes, it may be registered at a Utah division of motor vehicles office as an implement of husbandry and will be exempt from these regulations.
B. To be a "street legal type I or type II ATV", the following must be met:
1. The operator must meet the same requirements as a motorcycle in that:
a. The vehicle must be driven so as to follow all traffic rules;
b. The operator must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and possess a valid driver's license in accordance with the Utah uniform driver license act;
c. The vehicle must be legally registered and possess a state issued license plate;
d. The owner must pay fees in lieu of property taxes;
e. Head protection must be worn in accordance with Utah state code 41-6a-1505.
2. The vehicle must meet the following requirements as a motor vehicle, in that:
a. The vehicle must be covered by motor vehicle insurance and proof thereof must be carried in/on the vehicle;
b. The vehicle must pass vehicle emissions inspection;
c. The vehicle must pass a safety inspection.
3. To be a "street legal ATV" the following equipment is required:
a. Headlamps;
b. One or more taillamp;
c. Light illuminating the license plate;
d. Red reflectors to the rear;
e. Stop lamps on the rear;
f. Amber electric turn signals front and rear;
g. A braking system, other than a parking brake;
h. A horn or other warning device;
i. A muffler and emissions control system (electric drive motor vehicles exempt);
j. Rearview mirrors on both sides of the vehicle;
k. A windshield, or eye protection for the driver;
l. An illuminated speedometer;
m. A footrest and handhold for each passenger; and
n. For "side by side" vehicles, a seatbelt for each occupant.
4. The operator of a "street legal ATV" may not exceed the posted speed limit or a maximum speed of forty five (45) miles per hour.
5. Street legal all-terrain vehicles are not to be driven upon any federal highways, state highways, or city streets which have more than one lane in the same direction. These include, but are not limited to, 4800 West, State Road 146, State Road 92. (Ord. 9-20-2011C, 9-20-2011)