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Utah safety officials remind parents of helmet laws as kids head back to school

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New this school year kids must wear helmets when riding e-bikes, e-scooters or e-motorcycles. Passed during the 2026 legislative session, Utah’s law requires riders under 21 on e-bikes, e-scooters or e-motorcycles to wear a helmet on public roads The law gives officers the authority to impound electric two-wheelers when a minor violates safety laws.

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