2006 Utah Code - 41-22-10.8 — Protective headgear requirements -- Owner duty -- Penalty for violation.

     41-22-10.8.   Protective headgear requirements -- Owner duty -- Penalty for violation.
     (1) A person under the age of 18 may not operate or ride on all-terrain type I vehicles, snowmobiles, or motorcycles on public land unless the person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened, United States Department of Transportation safety-rated protective headgear designed for motorized vehicle use.
     (2) The owner of an off-highway vehicle or any other person may not give permission to a person who is under 18 years of age to operate or ride on an off-highway vehicle in violation of this section.
     (3) An operator and passengers of off-highway implements of husbandry operated in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) and (4) are exempt from the requirements of this section.
     (4) Any person convicted of violations of this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined not more than $50 per offense.

Amended by Chapter 148, 2002 General Session