Draper City Police Department

As summer gets underway, we're entering Utah's 100 deadliest days — the period between Memorial and Labor Day where fatal car crashes, distractions, speeding, and impaired driving are at their peak.

In an effort to make Draper City a safer place, our traffic unit will be conducting a safe road initiative. This next week, we will be enforcing red light violations due to multiple accidents around our city for this reason.

Buckle up, drive safe, and help us prevent injuries and fatalities this summer.

Draper Police Department hosts our annual Youth Police Academy to qualified Draper City youth ages 11 - 14 each summer. During the week, we train on law enforcement subjects and have many hands-on team-building exercises. This is a great opportunity for middle-school-aged youth to understand more about the law enforcement profession.

This year's Academy will be held June 15 - 19 at Corner Canyon High School. The Academy is free, but space is limited. Learn more and apply by May 29 at https://www.draperutah.gov/living-in-draper-city/police-department/police-programs/youth-police-academy/

National Police Week is both a time of solemn remembrance and a celebration of the men and women who serve with integrity and bravery every day. It reminds us that behind every badge is a story of service, sacrifice and family.

Earlier this week, the Draper City Police Department held its annual recognition of excellent work by police officers, staff, and volunteers from the past year. As a City, we're extremely grateful for the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice made by the members of the Police Department to keep our community safe.

Law enforcement agencies in Utah and nationwide are frequently responding to issues with youth operating e-motorcycles illegally and often recklessly. Draper is no exception. There has been a rise in accidents and property damage involving e-motorcycles. The Draper Police Department is very concerned for the safety of young people driving these vehicles and those who may be harmed by their actions.

In the 2026 legislative session, the Utah Legislature made some changes to state law regarding these vehicles. These changes take effect today, May 6, 2026. Please be aware of the following definition of an e-motorcycle and related legal requirements, and make sure that if you own such vehicle(s), you discuss appropriate use with all operators.

An e-motorcycle:

• Has a power rating of more than 750 watts; or
• Can exceed 20 MPH using the power of the electric motor alone

Operators of an e-motorcycle must meet all the requirements applicable to a motorcycle, including the following:

• Must be 16 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement
• The vehicle must be registered and carry auto insurance
• If under age 21, the operator must wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet
• Must yield to emergency vehicles

Owners of e-motorcycles who allow minors to operate them can be held liable for the vehicle being driven illegally and for any destruction of property or personal injury caused.

E-Motorcycles are not allowed on ANY Draper sidewalks, paths, park property, or trails. They may be ridden on city streets, if properly registered, or in approved off-road areas, and must follow the same traffic laws as motorcycles, including speed. This will be enforced by Draper PD.

Anyone who observes the illegal operation of an e-motorcycle can report it to police dispatch at 801-840-4000. If there are concerns of immediate harm, call 9-1-1.

Changes in state law related to scooters and e-bikes are also taking effect. We will follow up with information about those types of vehicles soon.