Trails

Off-Highway Vehicles

The only OHVs allowed on City streets are 3 types: (Utah Code 41-22-2)

• All-Terrain Type I (ATV)
• All-Terrain Type II (Side-by-side)
• Motorcycle (Dirt bikes)

Streets

• City streets are only open to allow OHV operators to gain direct access to or from designated areas and trails.

•  All City streets are open to limited OHV use (to directly access trails and approved crossings) except the following excluded roads:
  • Pony Express Parkway
  • Ranches Parkway
  • SR-73 (Wride Hwy)
  • Eagle Mountain Boulevard (west of the roundabout/flagpole)
  • OHVs shall not be operated on paved public trails or sidewalks

• Lawful Crossing of Excluded Public Streets (see Assigned Crossings Map)
  • An operator of an OHV may only cross excluded public streets or highways at City assigned crossings
  • When crossing, the OHV must come to a complete stop, proceed only after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic, and proceed at a right angle across to the other side.

Speed

• All OHVs must not exceed 20 miles per hour on City streets.

Age Requirements

• On Trails: Within Eagle Mountain City limits, OHV operators must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license.  Outside of City limits, anyone under 18 can operate an OHV as long as they: can reach and operate each control necessary for safe operation of the OHV, and have an OHV education certificate or drivers license, per State law. 
• On Streets: Must be at least 16 years old and have a valid Driver’s License, regardless if the vehicle is street legal. (See 41-22-30, and 10.20).
• Helmets: Per State law, operators under 18 years old must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet.

Paved Trails

• OHVs are not permitted on city paved trails.

Equipment Requirements

• All OHVs must be registered under the current year and should be in a plainly visible position and a registration card shall be kept with the vehicle and shall be available for a law enforcement officer (Utah Code 41-22-3)
• OHVs do not need to meet the street-legal requirement to operate on trails.
• OHVs must be equipped with
  • Functional brakes
  • A noise control device conforming to U.S, Forest Services standards
  • Working headlights and taillights when operated between sunrise and sunset