41-6a-1501. Motorcycle-- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers.
(1) An individual operating a motorcycle shall ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle.
(2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b):
(i) an individual operating a motorcycle may not carry any other individual on the motorcycle; and
(ii) a passenger may not ride on a motorcycle.
(b) If a motorcycle is designed to carry more than one individual, a passenger may ride on:
(i) the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two individuals; or
(ii) another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
(3) An individual shall ride on a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on either side of the motorcycle.
(4) An individual may not operate a motorcycle while carrying a package, bundle, or other article that prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
(5) An operator of a motorcycle may not carry an individual and an individual may not ride in a position that interferes with:
(a) the operation or control of the motorcycle; or
(b) the view of the operator.
(6) A violation of this section is an infraction.