SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — A social media post by the South Jordan Police Department about the use of electric motorcycles on city streets has gone viral, with commenters divided over recent enforcement actions.
The department reminded residents that electric motorcycles are not street legal and are prohibited on public roads, sidewalks, or bike lanes unless they meet full street-legal requirements and the rider is a licensed driver.
These motorcycles are intended for off-road use only in approved areas, and all off-road riders must have a valid Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) education certificate. Riders under the age of 16 must be under direct adult supervision, according to the South Jordan Police Department…