Utah Code § 41-6a-606 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-606
§ 41-6a-606. Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction -- -- Spectators of a speed contest -- Seizure of non-street legal vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in any motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway. (2) A person may not, in any manner, obstruct or place any barricade or obstruction or assist or participate in placing any barricade or obstruction upon any highway for any purpose prohibited under Subsection (1). (3) (a) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (b) A person who violates Subsection (2) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (4) (a) In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a person who violates Subsection (1) shall have the person's driver license suspended under Subsection 53-3-220(1)(a)(xv) for a period of: (i) 60 days for a first offense; and (ii) 90 days for a second offense within three years of a prior offense. (b) The court shall forward the report of the conviction to the Driver License Division in accordance with Section 53-3-218. (5) A motor vehicle that is not street legal that is operated or used in a manner that violates this section is subject to seizure in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Part 2, Seizure of Property and Contraband.
Utah Code § 41-28-103 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-28 / § 41-28-103
§ 41-28-103. Minimum safety equipment inapplicable.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026Minimum safety equipment standards described in Chapter 6a, Part 16, Vehicle Equipment, do not apply to a classic vehicle properly registered under Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, if: (1) the original equipment on the vehicle at the time of the vehicle's manufacture: (a) is in good operating condition; or (b) has been replaced by equal or more efficient equipment in good working order; and (2) an individual operates the vehicle in a manner that does not constitute a public nuisance or create a hazard to another motor vehicle or person.
Utah Code § 41-1a-905 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-905
§ 41-1a-905. Division to print mileage on certificate of title -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The division, before accepting an application for transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle under Part 7, Transfer of Ownership, shall require the transferee to furnish the completed odometer disclosure statement required by Section 41-1a-902 and shall, upon the transfer of ownership, print the mileage on the new certificate of title. (2) This section does not apply to motor vehicles exempted from mileage disclosure statements under Section 41-1a-902.
Utah Code § 41-6a-522 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-522
§ 41-6a-522. Person incapable of refusal.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 77-23-213 for blood tests, a person who is dead, unconscious, or in any other condition rendering the person incapable of refusal to submit to any chemical test or tests is considered to not have withdrawn the consent provided for in Subsection 41-6a-520(1), and the test or tests may be administered whether the person has been arrested or not.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1710 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1710
§ 41-6a-1710. Following near an authorized emergency vehicle or parking near fire apparatus prohibited.
Status: in_force

Except for a person operating an authorized emergency vehicle, the operator of a vehicle may not: (1) follow closer than 500 feet any authorized emergency vehicle traveling in response to an emergency; or (2) stop the vehicle within 500 feet of a fire apparatus which has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1105 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1105
§ 41-6a-1105. Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a bicycle or a moped on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except when: (a) overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; (b) preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; (c) traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or (d) reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge of the roadway including: (i) fixed or moving objects; (ii) parked or moving vehicles; (iii) bicycles; (iv) pedestrians; (v) animals; (vi) surface hazards; or (vii) a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. (2) A person operating a bicycle or moped on a highway shall operate in the designated direction of traffic. (3) (a) A person riding a bicycle or moped on a roadway may not ride more than two abreast with another person except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. (b) If allowed under Subsection (3)(a), a person riding two abreast with another person may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane. (4) If a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway. (5) (a) As used in this Subsection (5), "immediate hazard" means a vehicle approaching an intersection at a proximity and rate of speed sufficient to indicate to a reasonable person that there is a danger of collision or accident. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (6), an individual operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign may proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign if: (i) the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and (ii) yields the right-of-way to: (A) any pedestrian within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk; (B) other traffic within the intersection; and (C) oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard during the time the individual is traveling through the intersection. (6) Subsection (5)(b) does not apply to an intersection with an active railroad grade crossing as defined in Section 41-6a-1005.
Utah Code § 41-3-207.5 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-207.5
§ 41-3-207.5. Liquidation of inventory for suspended used motor vehicle dealers.
Status: in_force

(1) A used motor vehicle dealer whose used motor vehicle dealer's license has been suspended may liquidate any remaining inventory by selling the remaining used motor vehicles to: (a) a licensed auto auction; (b) another licensed motor vehicle dealer; or (c) to any person, but only after the used motor vehicle has been titled in the name of the owner, partner, or corporate officer of the used motor vehicle dealer for at least 12 months. (2) A dealer may sell inventory under Subsections (1)(a) and (b) for up to 90 days from the date the dealer's used motor vehicle dealer's license was suspended.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1305 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1305
§ 41-1a-1305. License plate and registration card violations -- Class C misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

It is a class C misdemeanor: (1) to break, injure, interfere with, or remove from any vehicle any seal, lock, or device on it for holding or displaying any license plate or registration card attached for denoting registration and identity of the vehicle; (2) to remove from any registered vehicle the license plate or registration card issued or attached to it for its registration; (3) to place or display any license plate or registration card upon any other vehicle than the one for which it was issued by the division; (4) to use or permit the use or display of any license plate, registration card, or permit upon or in the operation of any vehicle other than that for which it was issued; (5) to operate upon any highway of this state any vehicle required by law to be registered without having the license plate or plates securely attached, except that the registration card issued by the division to all trailers and semitrailers shall be carried in the towing vehicle; (6) for any weighmaster to knowingly make any false entry in his record of weights of vehicles subject to registration or to knowingly report to the commission or division any false information regarding the weights; (7) for any inspector, officer, agent, employee, or other person performing any of the functions required for the registration or operation of vehicles subject to registration, to do, permit, cause, connive at, or permit to be done any act with the intent, or knowledge that the probable effect of the act would be to injure any person, deprive him of his property, or to injure or defraud the state with respect to its revenues relating to title or registration of vehicles; (8) for any person to combine or conspire with another to do, attempt to do, or cause or allow any of the acts in this chapter classified as a misdemeanor; (9) to operate any motor vehicle with a camper mounted on it upon any highway without displaying a current registration decal in clear sight upon the rear of the camper, issued by the county assessor of the county in which the camper has situs for taxation; (10) to manufacture, use, display, or sell any facsimile or reproduction of any license plate issued by the division or any article that would appear to be a substitute for a license plate; or (11) to fail to return to the division any registration card, license plate or plates, registration decal, permit, or title that has been canceled, suspended, voided, or revoked.
Utah Code § 41-6a-309 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-309
§ 41-6a-309. Prohibition of unauthorized signs, signals, lights, or markings -- Commercial advertising -- Public nuisance -- Removal.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-310, a person may not place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, light, marking, or device which: (a) purports to be or which resembles a traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or authorized emergency vehicle flashing light; (b) attempts to direct the movement of traffic; (c) hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of a traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal; or (d) blinds or dazzles an operator on any adjacent highway. (2) Except as provided under Section 72-7-504 regarding logo advertising, a person may not place or maintain any commercial advertising on any traffic-control device. (3) The provisions of Subsections (1) and (2) do not prohibit a sign on private property adjacent to a highway providing directional information in a manner that may not be mistaken for a traffic-control device. (4) Every prohibited sign, signal, or light, or marking is a public nuisance and the highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway may remove it or cause it to be removed without notice. (5) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-124 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-124
§ 41-1a-124. Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account." (2) The restricted account shall consist of deposits into the account from the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1201(11). (3) The commission shall use the restricted account to provide: (a) $500,000 in one-time funding to establish division services in a county that, in 2024: (i) provided motor vehicle registration services in the county on behalf of the division; and (ii) registered the highest number of vehicles among counties that provided motor vehicle registration services on behalf of the division; and (b) funding to counties of the third through sixth class that provide vehicle registration services on behalf of the division. (4) A county described in Subsection (3)(b) is eligible each fiscal year for up to: (a) $3 per vehicle registered in the previous calendar year for a county of the third class; (b) $3.50 per vehicle registered in the previous calendar year for a county of the fourth class; (c) $4 per vehicle registered in the previous calendar year for a county of the fifth class; or (d) $5 per vehicle registered in the previous calendar year for a county of the sixth class. (5) The distribution described in Subsection (3)(a) will not begin until: (a) the fiscal year 2027; (b) the restricted account has accrued at least $500,000; and (c) the commission has identified and secured office space. (6) The distribution described in Subsection (3)(b) shall begin in fiscal year 2027. (7) The commission shall provide funding in the order listed in Subsection (3). (8) If there are insufficient funds for each county described in Subsection (3) to receive the amount described in Subsection (4), the commission shall reduce each county's funding proportionally.
Utah Code § 41-1a-121 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-121
§ 41-1a-121. Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "account" means the Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by this section. (2) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account. (3) (a) The account shall be funded from the fees imposed and collected under Sections 41-1a-1221, 41-3-604, 41-22-36, and 73-18-25. (b) The fees described in Subsection (3)(a) shall be paid to the division, which shall deposit them in the account. (4) The Legislature shall appropriate the funds in the account to the commission to cover the costs of electronic payments. (5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations made to the division from the account are nonlapsing.
Utah Code § 41-6a-101 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-101
§ 41-6a-101. Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the "Traffic Code."
Utah Code § 41-22-17 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-22 / § 41-22-17
§ 41-22-17. Penalties for violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided, a person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction. (2) The division may revoke or suspend the registration of any off-highway vehicle whose application for registration has been falsified. The owner shall surrender to the division, within 15 days of suspension or revocation, the suspended or revoked registration card and registration sticker.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1008.5 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1008.5
§ 41-1a-1008.5. Private cause of action.
Status: in_force

(1) Any owner who is not a manufacturer, dealer, motor vehicle auction, or consignor to a motor vehicle auction not licensed under Section 41-3-201 and who violates Section 41-1a-1005.3 is liable to the purchaser for: (a) actual damages if the purchaser elects to retain the salvage vehicle, or the value of the consideration paid for the salvage vehicle if the purchaser elects rescission; (b) the costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees; (c) up to three times the value of the actual damages or the consideration as exemplary damages; and (d) other equitable relief, including rescission and restitution, the court determines to be proper in addition to damages and costs. (2) Actual damages include: (a) the difference between the actual market value of the salvage vehicle or nonconforming vehicle at the time of purchase and the contract price; (b) towing; (c) repair; (d) storage expenses; (e) rental of substitute transportation; (f) food and lodging expenses; (g) lost wages; (h) finance charges; (i) sales or use tax; (j) other governmental fees; (k) lease charges; and (l) other incidental and consequential damages. (3) The remedies provided in this section are not exclusive but are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
Utah Code § 41-1a-119 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-119
§ 41-1a-119. Emergency procedures for collection of fees.
Status: in_force

(1) If the commission finds that the owner or operator of a vehicle who is liable for the payment of any registration fee required by this chapter plans to depart quickly from the state, to remove the owner or operator's property from the state, to conceal the owner or operator's person or property, or do any other act tending to prejudice or render wholly or partially ineffectual proceedings to collect the registration fees, the commission shall follow the emergency procedures set forth in Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, and declare that the registration fees are immediately due and payable. (2) When the commission issues its emergency order, the registration fees are immediately due and payable after notice is given to the owner or operator of the vehicle.
Utah Code § 41-6a-702 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-702
§ 41-6a-702. Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and Section 41-6a-704, "general purpose lane" means a highway lane open to vehicular traffic but does not include a designated: (a) high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane; or (b) auxiliary lane that begins as a freeway on-ramp and ends as part of the next freeway off-ramp. (2) On a freeway or section of a freeway which has three or more general purpose lanes in the same direction, a person may not operate a vehicle in the left most general purpose lane if the person's vehicle or combination of vehicles has a gross vehicle weight rating of 18,001 or more pounds. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person operating a vehicle who is: (a) preparing to turn left or taking a different highway split or an exit on the left; (b) responding to emergency conditions; (c) avoiding actual or potential traffic moving onto the highway from an acceleration or merging lane; or (d) following direction signs that direct use of a designated lane. (4) (a) A highway authority may designate a specific lane or lanes of travel for any type of vehicle on a highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction for the: (i) safety of the public; (ii) efficient maintenance of a highway; or (iii) use of high occupancy vehicles. (b) The lane designation under Subsection (4)(a) is effective when appropriate signs or roadway markings giving notice are erected on the highway or portion of the highway. (5) A public transportation vehicle may operate in a lane designated under Subsection (4)(a)(iii) regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law and regulation. (6) A person who operates a vehicle in violation of Subsection (2) or in violation of the restrictions made under Subsection (4) is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-3-101 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-101
§ 41-3-101. Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known as the Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act.
Utah Code § 41-3-410 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-410
§ 41-3-410. State civil enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person violates Sections 41-3-406 through 41-3-409, the attorney general may bring an action to: (a) temporarily or permanently restrain or enjoin the violation; (b) recover any amounts for the benefit of injured consumers for which the violator is liable under Section 41-3-411; (c) recover a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation that is committed; and (d) obtain any other equitable relief the court determines to be proper, in addition to damages and civil penalties. (2) An action under Subsection (1) must be brought within two years from the date on which the violation is discovered and disclosed to the attorney general.
Utah Code § 41-12a-410 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-410
§ 41-12a-410. Employee and family relationships.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person required to give proof of owner's or operator's security is an operator in the employ of any owner, or is a member of the immediate family or household of the owner, the department shall accept proof of security by the owner in lieu of proof by the employee, family, or household member. The department shall indicate by restriction on the operator's license the vehicles the operator may operate on the basis of that proof of security.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1301 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1301
§ 41-1a-1301. Unpaid fees and penalty -- Lien -- Seizure and sale.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Every registration fee and penalty not paid by the due date is a lien upon all: (i) the unexempt personal property of the owner or operator of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and (ii) interest or equity of the owner or operator in all personal property, including vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors used by the owner or operator in the conduct or operation of the owner's or operator's business. (b) The properties and vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors may be held under warrant, issued by the commission, and sold in accordance with the law applicable to personal property taxes. (2) Delinquency is a ground for the issuance of a writ of attachment against the owner or operator.
Utah Code § 41-6a-402 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-402
§ 41-6a-402. Accident reports -- Duty of operator and investigative officer to file.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may require any operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to the apparent extent of $2,500 or more to file within 10 days after the request: (a) a report of the accident to the department in a manner specified by the department; and (b) a supplemental report when the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the department. (2) The department may require witnesses of accidents to file reports to the department. (3) (a) An accident report is not required under this section from any person who is physically incapable of making a report, during the period of incapacity. (b) If the operator is physically incapable of making an accident report under this section and the operator is not the owner of the vehicle, the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident shall within 15 days after becoming aware of the accident make the report required of the operator under this section. (4) (a) The department shall, upon request, supply to law enforcement agencies, justice court judges, sheriffs, garages, and other appropriate agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this part. (b) A request for an accident report form under Subsection (4)(a) shall be made in a manner specified by the division. (c) The accident reports shall contain: (i) sufficient detail to disclose the cause of the accident; (ii) a description of conditions then existing; (iii) subject to Subsection (4)(d), the name, address, and phone number of each person involved in the accident, including a witness of the accident; (iv) the vehicles involved in the accident; and (v) all of the information required that is available. (d) (i) If a witness requests that the witness's address and phone number be excluded from the accident report, the investigating officer shall: (A) exclude the witness's address and phone number from the accident report; and (B) create a separate record with the witness's address and phone number. (ii) The record described in Subsection (4)(d)(i) is discoverable in a lawsuit by a party that was involved in the accident, if the lawsuit arises from the accident. (5) (a) A person shall file an accident report if required under this section. (b) The department shall suspend the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle and any nonresident operating privileges of any person failing to file an accident report in accordance with this section. (c) The suspension under Subsection (5)(b) shall be in effect until the report has been filed except that the department may extend the suspension not to exceed 30 days. (6) (a) A peace officer who, in the regular course of duty, investigates a motor vehicle accident described under Subsection (1) shall file an electronic copy of the report of the accident with the department within 10 days after completing the investigation. (b) The accident report shall be made either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or later by interviewing participants or witnesses. (7) The accident reports required to be filed with the department under this section and the information in them are protected and confidential and may be disclosed only as provided in Section 41-6a-404. (8) (a) In addition to the reports required under this part, a local highway authority may, by ordinance, require that for each accident that occurs within its jurisdiction, the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident, or the owner of the vehicle involved in an accident, shall file with the local law enforcement agency a report of the accident or a copy of any report required to be filed with the department under this part. (b) All reports are for the confidential use of the municipal department and are subject to the provisions of Section 41-6a-404. (9) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-521.1 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-521.1
§ 41-6a-521.1. Driver license denial or revocation for a criminal conviction for a refusal to submit to a chemical test violation.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (7) or (8), the Driver License Division shall, if the person is 21 years old or older at the time of arrest: (a) revoke for a period of 18 months the operator's license of a person convicted for the first time under Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1); or (b) revoke for a period of 36 months the license of a person if: (i) the person has a prior conviction as defined under Section 41-6a-501; and (ii) the current refusal to submit to a chemical test violation under Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1) is committed within a period of 10 years from the date of the prior violation. (2) The Driver License Division shall, if the person is under 21 years old at the time of arrest: (a) revoke the person's driver license until the person is 21 years old or for a period of two years, whichever is longer; (b) revoke the person's driver license until the person is 21 years old or for a period of 36 months, whichever is longer, if: (i) the person has a prior conviction as defined under Section 41-6a-501; and (ii) the current refusal to submit to a chemical test violation under Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1) is committed within a period of 10 years from the date of the prior violation; or (c) if the person has not been issued an operator license: (i) deny the person's application for a license or learner's permit until the person is 21 years old or for a period of two years, whichever is longer; or (ii) deny the person's application for a license or learner's permit until the person is 21 years old or for a period of 36 months, whichever is longer, if: (A) the person has a prior conviction as defined under Section 41-6a-501; and (B) the current refusal to submit to a chemical test violation under Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1) is committed within a period of 10 years from the date of the prior violation. (3) The Driver License Division shall suspend or revoke the license of a person as ordered by the court under Subsection (5). (4) The Driver License Division shall subtract from any revocation period the number of days for which a license was previously revoked under Section 41-6a-521 if the previous revocation was based on the same occurrence upon which the record of conviction under Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1) is based. (5) (a) (i) In addition to any other penalties provided in this section, a court may order the driver license of a person who is convicted of a violation of Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1) to be revoked for an additional period of 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, one year, or two years to remove from the highways those persons who have shown they are safety hazards. (ii) The additional revocation period provided in this Subsection (5) shall begin the date on which the individual would be eligible to reinstate the individual's driving privilege for a violation of Subsection 41-6a-520.1(1). (b) If the court suspends or revokes the person's license under this Subsection (5), the court shall prepare and send to the Driver License Division an order to suspend or revoke that person's driving privileges for a specified period of time. (6) (a) The court shall notify the Driver License Division if a person fails to: (i) complete all court ordered: (A) screening; (B) assessment; (C) educational series; (D) substance abuse treatment; and (E) hours of work in a compensatory-service work program; or (ii) pay all fines and fees, including fees for restitution and treatment costs. (b) Upon receiving the notification described in Subsection (6)(a), the Driver License Division shall suspend the person's driving privilege in accordance with Subsections 53-3-221(2) and (3). (7) (a) If a person elects to become an interlock restricted driver under Subsection 41-6a-521(7), the Driver License Division may not revoke the operator's license as described in Subsection (1)(a) unless the person fails to complete three years of the interlock restriction under Subsection 41-6a-521(7). (b) If a person elects to become an interlock restricted driver under Subsection 41-6a-521(7) and the person fails to complete the full three years of interlock restriction, the Driver License Division: (i) shall revoke the operator's license as described in Subsection (1)(a), effective on the date the ignition interlock was removed from the vehicle; and (ii) may not subtract any days from the revocation period under Subsection (7)(b)(i) for days during which the person was compliant with the interlock restriction under Subsection 41-6a-521(7). (8) (a) The Driver License Division may shorten a person's revocation period imposed under Subsection (1) before the completion of the person's revocation period if: (i) the person is participating in or has successfully completed a 24-7 sobriety program as defined in Section 41-6a-515.5; and (ii) the reporting court: (A) shortens the person's operator's license revocation period due to the person's participation in or successful completion of a 24-7 sobriety program; and (B) forwards the order shortening the person's operator's license revocation period to the Driver License Division in the manner specified by the Driver License Division. (b) A reporting court shall notify the Driver License Division, in the manner specified by the Driver License Division, if a person fails to complete all requirements of a 24-7 sobriety program. (c) Upon receiving a notification described in Subsection (8)(b), for a first offense, the Driver License Division: (i) shall revoke the person's operator's license for a period of 18 months from the date of the notice; and (ii) may not subtract any days from the revocation period under Subsection (8)(c)(i) for which the operator's license was previously revoked under this section or Section 41-6a-521, or suspended under Section 53-3-223, if the previous suspension was based on the same occurrence upon which the conviction under this section is based. (d) Upon receiving a notification described in Subsection (8)(b), for a second or subsequent offense, the Driver License Division: (i) shall revoke the person's operator's license for a period of three years from the date of the notice; and (ii) may not subtract any days from the revocation period under Subsection (8)(d)(i) for which the operator's license was previously revoked under this section or Section 41-6a-521, or suspended under Section 53-3-223, if the previous revocation was based on the same occurrence upon which the conviction under this section is based.
Utah Code § 41-28-104 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-28 / § 41-28-104
§ 41-28-104. Operation on public highways.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026An individual may operate a classic vehicle properly registered under Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, on the streets and highways: (1) (a) to or from an assembly, convention, parade, or other meeting where the vehicle and the vehicle's ownership are of primary interest; or (b) to, from, or during a local, state, or national tour held primarily for the exhibition and enjoyment of the vehicle by the vehicle's owner; and (2) if the individual operates the vehicle in a manner that does not constitute a public nuisance or create a hazard to another motor vehicle or person.
Utah Code § 41-6a-716 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-716
§ 41-6a-716. Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "tollway" has the same meaning as defined in Section 72-6-118. (2) The operator of a vehicle traveling on a tollway shall pay the toll imposed by the department or other entity for that tollway under Section 72-6-118. (3) A person who violates Subsection (2) is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-114 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-114
§ 41-1a-114. Method of giving notice.
Status: in_force

(1) If the division is required to give any notice under this chapter or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, vessels, and outboard motors, unless a different method of giving the notice is expressly prescribed, the notice shall be given either by: (a) personal delivery to the person to be notified; or (b) deposit in the United States mail of the notice in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to the person at the address shown by the records of the division. (2) Notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four days after deposit of the notice. (3) Proof of the giving of notice in either manner specified in Subsection (1) may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the division or affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom the notice was given and specifying the time, place, and manner of giving the notice.
Utah Code § 41-12a-501 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-501
§ 41-12a-501. Post-accident security.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Unless excepted under Subsection (2), the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident in the state and any owner who has not previously satisfied the requirement of security under Section 41-12a-301 shall file post-accident security with the department for the benefit of persons obtaining judgments against the operator on account of bodily injury, death, or property damage caused by the accident. (b) The security shall be in an amount determined by the department to be sufficient to satisfy judgments arising from bodily injury, death, or property damage resulting from the accident that may be recovered against the operator, but may not exceed the minimum single limit under Subsection 31A-22-304(2). (c) The department shall determine the amount of post-accident security on the basis of reports and other evidence submitted to the department by interested parties, including officials investigating the accident. (d) In setting the amount of post-accident security, the department may not take into account alleged damages resulting from pain and suffering. (e) Persons who fail to file required post-accident security are subject to the penalties under Subsection (3). (2) The operator is exempted from the post-accident requirement under Subsection (1) if any of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) No bodily injury, death, or damage to the property of one person in excess of the damage limit specified under Section 41-6a-401 resulted from the accident. (b) No injury, death, or property damage was suffered by any person other than the owner or operator. (c) The owner of the motor vehicle was in compliance with the owner's security requirement under Section 41-12a-301 at the time of the accident and the operator had permission from the owner to operate the motor vehicle. (d) The operator was in compliance with the operator's security requirement under Section 41-12a-301 at the time of the accident. (e) The operator has filed satisfactory evidence with the department that the operator has been released from liability, has been finally adjudicated not to be liable, or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in installments with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident and is not in default on that agreement. (f) The motor vehicle involved in the accident was operated by a nonresident who had an insurance policy or bond covering the accident, but not fully complying with the policy provision requirements under Section 31A-22-302, if the policy or bond is sufficient to provide full recovery for claimants and the policy or bond is issued by an insurer licensed in the state. (g) The operator at the time of the accident was operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by the operator's employer and driven with the employer's permission. (h) Evidence as to the extent of injuries or property damage caused by the accident has not been submitted by or on behalf of any person affected by the accident within three years following the date of the accident. (i) The motor vehicle was legally parked at the time of the accident. (j) The motor vehicle was an emergency vehicle acting in the line of duty at the time of the accident. (k) The motor vehicle involved in the accident is owned by the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, if the operator was using the vehicle with the permission of the owner. (l) The motor vehicle was legally stopped at a stop sign, traffic signal, or at the direction of a peace officer at the time of the accident. (3) (a) If an operator who is required to file post-accident security under Subsection (1) does not do so within 10 days after receiving notice of the requirement of security, the department shall suspend the driver's license of the operator and all registrations of the owner, if he is a resident of the state. (b) If the operator is not a resident of Utah, the department shall suspend the privilege of operating a motor vehicle within the state and of using, in the state, any owned motor vehicle. (c) Notice of these suspensions shall be sent to the owner or operator no less than 15 days prior to the effective date of the suspension.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1512 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1512
§ 41-6a-1512. Safety program -- Personal electric vehicles.
Status: in_force

5/5/2027 (1) As used in this section: (a) "Personal electric vehicle" means an electric assisted bicycle, high power electric device, or motor assisted scooter. (b) "Personal electric vehicle safety certificate" means the personal electric vehicle safety certificate issued under Subsection (2)(c). (c) "Program" means the personal electric vehicle safety education and training program described in Subsection (2)(a). (2) The department shall: (a) design and administer a personal electric vehicle safety education and training program to develop and instill the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe and ethical operation of a personal electric vehicle on a highway; (b) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules that establish curriculum standards for the program; (c) issue a personal electric vehicle safety certificate to an individual who successfully completes the program; and (d) ensure that an individual may complete the program online. (3) The department may: (a) contract with another person to implement the program; and (b) collect a fee of $10 or less from each applicant for administration of the program. (4) (a) An individual eight years old or older and younger than 16 years old may not operate a personal electric vehicle on a highway in this state unless: (i) the individual obtains a personal electric vehicle safety certificate; or (ii) the individual is under direct supervision of a parent or responsible adult while operating a personal electric device on a highway. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), an individual who is younger than 16 years old may not operate a high power electric device on a highway. (c) An individual who is younger than eight years old may not operate a personal electric vehicle on a highway. (5) An individual younger than 16 years old may not operate a personal electric vehicle on a freeway. (6) A person may not rent a personal electric vehicle to an individual under 16 years old unless the individual who will operate the personal electric vehicle: (a) presents the certificate described in Subsection (2)(c); or (b) is under direct supervision of the individual's parent or a responsible adult. (7) (a) In addition to the governmental immunity granted in Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, the state is immune from suit for any act, or failure to act, in any capacity relating to the personal electric vehicle safety education and training program. (b) The state is not responsible for any insufficiency or inadequacy in the quality of training provided by this program. (8) A violation of this section by an operator of a personal electric vehicle: (a) does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a party in an action for recovery of damages; and (b) may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages. (9) A violation of this section is an infraction and a fine associated with a conviction under this section may not exceed $150 per offense.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1632 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1632
§ 41-6a-1632. Bumpers.
Status: in_force

(1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a bumper on both front and rear of the motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle that was not originally designed or manufactured with a bumper or bumpers. (2) (a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be: (i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height; (ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and (iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance. (b) A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle's frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged. (3) If a motor vehicle is originally or later equipped with a bumper, the bumper shall: (a) be maintained in operational condition; and (b) comply with this section. (4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-906 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-906
§ 41-1a-906. Repair or replacement of odometer -- Notice affixed to motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) Sections 41-1a-902 through 41-1a-905 do not prevent the repair or replacement of an odometer, provided the mileage indicated on the odometer remains the same as before the repair or replacement. (2) Where the odometer is incapable of registering the same mileage as before the repair or replacement, the odometer shall be adjusted to zero and a notice in writing shall be affixed by the owner to the left door frame of the motor vehicle specifying the mileage prior to repair or replacement of the odometer and the date it was repaired or replaced.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1407 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1407
§ 41-6a-1407. Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) In cases not amounting to burglary or theft of a vehicle, a person may not remove an unattended vehicle without prior authorization of: (a) a peace officer; (b) a law enforcement agency; (c) a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway on which there is an unattended vehicle; or (d) the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the real property. (2) (a) An authorization from a person specified under Subsection (1)(a), (b), or (c) shall be in a form specified by the Motor Vehicle Division. (b) The removal of the unattended vehicle shall comply with requirements of Section 41-6a-1406. (3) The removal of the unattended vehicle authorized under Subsection (1)(d) shall comply with the requirements of Section 72-9-603. (4) A person who violates Subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1715 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1715
§ 41-6a-1715. Careless driving defined and prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person: (a) commits two or more moving traffic violations under this chapter in a series of acts within a single continuous period of driving covering three miles or less in total distance; or (b) commits a moving traffic violation under this chapter other than a moving traffic violation under Part 6, Speed Restrictions, while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including: (i) searching for an item in the vehicle; or (ii) attending to personal hygiene or grooming. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction. (3) In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a judge may order the revocation of the convicted person's driver license if the violation causes or results in the death of another person in accordance with Subsection 53-3-218(7).
Utah Code § 41-1a-206 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-206
§ 41-1a-206. Payment of property taxes or in lieu fees before registration.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the division before issuing any registration shall require from every applicant for the registration a certificate from the county assessor in which the vehicle has situs for taxation that: (a) the property tax or in lieu fee on the vehicle for the current registration period has been paid; (b) in the assessor's opinion the tax or in lieu fee is a lien on real property sufficient to secure the payment of the tax; or (c) the vehicle is exempt by law from payment of property tax or the in lieu fee for the current registration period. (2) The requirements of Subsection (1) do not apply to the registration of ambulances, peace officer patrol vehicles, fire engines, passenger cars and trucks owned and used by the United States government or by the state of Utah or by any of its political subdivisions, and motor vehicles assessed by the commission under Section 59-2-201.
Utah Code § 41-1a-416 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-416
§ 41-1a-416. Original issue license plates -- Alternative stickers -- Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026 (1) The owner of a motor vehicle that is a model year 1973 or older may apply to the division for permission to display an original issue license plate. (2) An owner described in Subsection (1) shall: (a) complete an application on a form provided by the division; (b) supply and submit to the division for approval the original issue license plate that the owner intends to display on the motor vehicle; and (c) pay the fees prescribed in Sections 41-1a-1206 and 41-1a-1211. (3) Before approving an application described in this section, the division shall determine that the original issue license plate: (a) is of a format and type issued by the state for use on a motor vehicle; (b) has numbers and characters that are unique and do not conflict with existing license plate series in this state; (c) is legible, durable, and otherwise in a condition that serves the purposes of this chapter; and (d) is from the same year of issue as the model year of the motor vehicle on which the original issue license plate is to be displayed. (4) (a) Except as provided in this section, the owner of a motor vehicle displaying an original issue license plate approved under this section is not exempt from any requirement described in this chapter. (b) An original issue license plate approved under this section is exempt from: (i) the provisions of Section 41-1a-401 regarding reflectorization; and (ii) Section 41-1a-403. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), if a motor vehicle displaying an original issue license plate is also a classic vehicle as defined in Section 41-28-101, the motor vehicle qualifies for the same exemptions as a classic vehicle. (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules for the implementation of this section.
Utah Code § 41-3-205 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-205
§ 41-3-205. Licenses -- Bonds required -- Maximum liability -- Action against surety -- Loss of bond.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Before a dealer's, special equipment dealer's, crusher's, or body shop's license is issued, the applicant shall file with the administrator a corporate surety bond in the amount of: (i) $50,000 until June 30, 2006, and $75,000 on or after July 1, 2006, for a motor vehicle dealer's license; (ii) $20,000 until June 30, 2006, and $75,000 on or after July 1, 2006, for a special equipment dealer's license; (iii) $10,000 for a motorcycle, off-highway vehicle, or small trailer dealer's or crusher's license; or (iv) $20,000 for a body shop's license. (b) The corporate surety shall be licensed to do business within the state and have a rating of at least B+ by the A.M. Best Company. (c) The form of the bond: (i) shall be approved by the attorney general; (ii) shall be conditioned upon the applicant's conducting business as a dealer without: (A) fraud; (B) fraudulent representation; (C) violating Subsection 41-3-301(1) which requires a dealer to submit or deliver a certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin; or (D) violating Subsection 41-3-402(1) which requires payoff of liens on motor vehicles traded in; and (iii) may be continuous in form. (d) The total aggregate liability on the bond to all persons making claims, regardless of the number of claimants or the number of years a bond remains in force, may not exceed the amount of the bond. (2) (a) A cause of action under Subsection (1) may not be maintained against a surety unless: (i) a claim is filed in writing with the administrator within one year after the cause of action arose; and (ii) the action is commenced within two years after the claim was filed with the administrator. (b) The surety or principal shall notify the administrator if a claim on the bond is successfully prosecuted or settled against the surety or principal. (3) (a) A surety or principal may not make a payment on a surety bond to any claimant until six months have expired from the date when the first claim on the bond was filed with the surety or principal in writing. (b) After six months have expired following the filing of the first bond claim, the surety or principal shall: (i) assess the validity of all claims on the bond; and (ii) submit a distribution assessment determined in accordance with Subsection (3)(c) regarding the bond proceeds to the claimants of valid claims for approval. (c) (i) If the total verifiable claims on the bond are less than the bond amount, then each bond claimant shall be entitled to the full amount of a valid claim. (ii) If the total verifiable claims exceed the bond amount, then the proceeds shall be distributed pro rata to the bond claimants of valid claims. (d) If the distribution assessment under Subsection (3)(b) is not unanimously approved by the claimants of all valid claims on the bond, the principal or surety shall file an interpleader action in the state district court where the defaulting dealer was licensed. (4) (a) A person making a claim on the bond shall be awarded attorney fees in cases successfully prosecuted or settled against the surety or principal if the bond has not been depleted. (b) A surety or principal may not be awarded attorney fees that exceed $2,500 for an interpleader action filed under Subsection (3)(d). (5) (a) (i) If a dealer, body shop, or crusher loses possession of the bond required by this chapter, the dealer, body shop, or crusher license is automatically suspended. (ii) All licenses, pocket cards, temporary permits, and special plates issued to the licensee shall be immediately returned to the administrator. (b) A dealer, body shop, or crusher may not continue to use or permit to be used licenses, pocket cards, temporary permits, or special plates until the required bond is on file with the administrator and the license has been reinstated. (6) A representative or consignee of a dealer is not required to file a bond if the dealer for whom the representative or consignee acts fully complies with the provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 41-1a-113 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-113
§ 41-1a-113. Power to summon witnesses and take testimony -- Service of summons -- Witness fees -- Failure to appear.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission and officers of the division designated by the commission may summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the division. (2) The summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records. (3) Every summons shall be served at least five days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over 18 years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove the latter service. (4) The fees for the attendance and travel of witnesses are the same as for witnesses before the district court. (5) Failure to obey a summons served is a class C misdemeanor.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1608 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1608
§ 41-1a-1608. Review -- Discontinuance -- Consolidation -- Report.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) The division shall annually review each sponsored special group license plate to determine the number of registered vehicles with each type of sponsored special group license plate during the preceding calendar year. (2) (a) The division shall discontinue a type of sponsored special group license plate if for two consecutive calendar years, the division's annual review shows that fewer than 50 registered vehicles have that type of sponsored special group license plate. (b) The division shall discontinue a sponsored special group license plate under Subsection (2)(a) beginning 90 days after the date on which the division completes the annual review described in Subsection (1). (3) If the division discontinues a type of sponsored special group license plate in accordance with this section, the division may not reinstate the sponsored special group license plate unless the sponsoring organization submits a request for the discontinued sponsored special group license plate in the same manner as a request for a new type of sponsored special group license plate under Section 41-1a-1604. (4) (a) A registered owner to whom the division issued an existing special group license plate or a sponsored special group license plate that the division discontinues in accordance with this section may continue to display the license plate upon renewing the motor vehicle's registration. (b) A registered owner described in Subsection (4)(a) is not required to pay a required contribution to the sponsoring organization associated with the sponsored special group license plate. (5) The division may not transfer to a new registered owner a special group license plate that is discontinued under this part. (6) If two or more special group license plates collect required contributions that are distributed to the same entity or fund, the sponsoring organization or organizations may request to consolidate the license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum threshold described in this section. (7) On or before November 1 of each year, the State Tax Commission shall provide a report to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee, including: (a) data on the amount of revenue allocated from each license plate issued under this part; (b) the recipients of allocated revenue from each license plate, including the amount to each recipient; (c) the number of each type of license plate in circulation; and (d) any other information or data the State Tax Commission finds to be relevant.7/1/2026 (1) The division shall annually review each sponsored special group license plate to determine the number of registered vehicles with each type of sponsored special group license plate during the preceding calendar year. (2) (a) The division shall discontinue a type of sponsored special group license plate if for two consecutive calendar years, the division's annual review shows that fewer than 50 registered vehicles have that type of sponsored special group license plate. (b) The division shall discontinue a sponsored special group license plate under Subsection (2)(a) beginning 90 days after the date on which the division completes the annual review described in Subsection (1). (3) If the division discontinues a type of sponsored special group license plate in accordance with this section, the division may not reinstate the sponsored special group license plate unless the sponsoring organization submits a request for the discontinued sponsored special group license plate in the same manner as a request for a new type of sponsored special group license plate under Section 41-1a-1604. (4) (a) A registered owner to whom the division issued an existing special group license plate or a sponsored special group license plate that the division discontinues in accordance with this section may continue to display the license plate upon renewing the motor vehicle's registration. (b) A registered owner described in Subsection (4)(a) is not required to pay a required contribution to the sponsoring organization associated with the sponsored special group license plate. (5) The division may not transfer to a new registered owner a special group license plate that is discontinued under this part. (6) If two or more special group license plates collect required contributions that are distributed to the same entity or fund, the sponsoring organization or organizations may request to consolidate the license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum threshold described in this section. (7) On or before November 1 of each year, the State Tax Commission shall provide a report to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee, including: (a) data on the amount of revenue allocated from each license plate issued under this part; (b) the recipients of allocated revenue from each license plate, including the amount to each recipient; (c) the number of each type of license plate in circulation; and (d) any other information or data the State Tax Commission finds to be relevant.
Utah Code § 41-21-4 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-21 / § 41-21-4
§ 41-21-4. Minimum safety equipment inapplicable.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026The provisions of this title relating to minimum safety equipment are not applicable to vehicles properly registered under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration, so long as the original equipment, on the vehicle at the time of its manufacture, is in good operating condition or has been replaced by equal or more efficient equipment in good working order and the vehicle is not operated in a manner or at a time that would constitute a public nuisance or create a hazard to other automobiles or persons.
Utah Code § 41-1a-902 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-902
§ 41-1a-902. Odometer disclosure statement -- Contents -- Receipt -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Each motor vehicle certificate of title, at the time it is issued to the transferee, shall contain: (a) the mileage disclosed by the transferor when ownership of the motor vehicle was transferred; and (b) a space for the information required to be disclosed under this section at the time of future transfer of ownership. (2) At the time of any sale or transfer of a motor vehicle, the transferor shall furnish to the transferee a written odometer disclosure statement in a form prescribed by the division. This statement shall be signed and certified as to its truthfulness by the transferor, stating: (a) the date of transfer; (b) the transferor's name and address; (c) the transferee's name and address; (d) the identity of the motor vehicle, including its make, model, year, body type, and identification number; (e) the odometer reading at the time of transfer, not including tenths of miles or tenths of kilometers; (f) (i) that to the best of the transferor's knowledge, the odometer reading reflects the amount of miles or kilometers the motor vehicle has actually been driven; (ii) that the odometer reading reflects the amount of miles or kilometers in excess of the designed mechanical odometer limit; or (iii) that the odometer reading is not the actual amount of miles or kilometers; and (g) a warning to alert the transferee if a discrepancy exists between the odometer reading and the actual mileage. (3) (a) Each transferee of a motor vehicle shall acknowledge receipt of the odometer disclosure statement required by Subsection (2) by signing it, and the transferor shall deliver to the transferee the original odometer disclosure statement. Both the transferor and the transferee shall retain a legible copy of the odometer disclosure statement for not less than four years. (b) A dealer who is required under Section 41-3-301 to title and register a motor vehicle sold to a customer shall surrender the original odometer disclosure statement to the division and deliver a copy to the transferee. (4) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the odometer mileage need not be disclosed by a transferor of: (a) a single motor vehicle having a manufacturer specified gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds, or a motor vehicle registered in this state for a gross vehicle weight rating of 18,000 pounds or more; (b) a motor vehicle that is 20 years old or older; (c) a motor vehicle sold directly by the manufacturer to any agency of the United States in conformity with contractual specifications; or (d) a new motor vehicle prior to its first transfer for purposes other than resale. (5) If the motor vehicle has not been titled or if the certificate of title does not contain a space for the information required, the written disclosure shall be executed as a separate document. (6) A person may not sign an odometer disclosure statement as both the transferor and the transferee in the same transaction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-608 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-608
§ 41-6a-608. Photo radar -- Restrictions on use.
Status: in_force

(1) "Photo radar" means a device used primarily for highway speed limit enforcement substantially consisting of a low power doppler radar unit and camera mounted in or on a vehicle, which automatically produces a photograph of a vehicle traveling in excess of the legal speed limit, with the vehicle's speed, the date, time of day, and location of the violation printed on the photograph. (2) Photo radar may not be used except: (a) (i) in school zones; or (ii) in other areas that have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less; (b) when a peace officer is present with the photo radar unit; (c) when signs are posted on the highway providing notice to a motorist that photo radar may be used; (d) when use of photo radar by a local highway authority is approved by the local highway authority's governing body; and (e) when the citation is accompanied by the photograph produced by photo radar. (3) The restrictions under Subsection (2) on the use of photo radar do not apply when the information gathered is used for highway safety research or to issue warning citations not involving a fine, court appearance, or a person's driving record. (4) A contract or agreement regarding the purchase, lease, rental, or use of photo radar by the department or by a local highway authority may not specify any condition for issuing a citation. (5) The department and any local highway authority using photo radar, upon request, shall make the following information available for public inspection during regular office hours: (a) the terms of any contract regarding the purchase, lease, rental, or use of photo radar; (b) the total fine revenue generated by using photo radar; (c) the number of citations issued by the use of photo radar; and (d) the amount paid to the person providing the photo radar unit. (6) A moving traffic violation obtained through the use of photo radar is not a reportable violation as defined under Section 53-3-102, and points may not be assessed against a person for the violation.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1511 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1511
§ 41-6a-1511. Electric motorcycles and high power electric devices.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) An individual operating a high power electric device, including an electric motorcycle, has all rights and is subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to an operator of a motorcycle. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), a high power electric device without a vehicle identification number that is not a motorcycle is not subject to the requirement to maintain liability insurance as described in Section 41-12a-301. (2) (a) A local authority may adopt an ordinance or a state agency may adopt a rule to regulate or restrict the use of a high power electric device on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency. (b) When enacting ordinances or making rules related to the use of a pathway or soft-surface trail, and during the planning or construction of a pathway or soft-surface trail, a local authority or state agency shall consider accommodations and increased trail access by a person with a mobility disability. (3) An individual younger than 16 years old may not operate a high power electric device on a highway. (4) The owner of a high power electric device may not authorize or knowingly permit an individual to operate a high power electric device in violation of this section. (5) An individual may not operate a high power electric device on a freeway. (6) (a) Beginning January 1, 2027, a commercial seller of any new or used vehicle shall clearly and conspicuously provide the disclosure described in Subsection (6)(b) to a prospective purchaser at the time of sale and in any advertising materials, online website, or social media post promoting the vehicle if the vehicle: (i) has fewer than four wheels; (ii) is powered by an electric motor; and (iii) is not an electric assisted bicycle. (b) The disclosure required under Subsection (6)(a) shall state: "THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AN "ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE" AS DEFINED BY UTAH MOTOR VEHICLE CODE AND IS INSTEAD A TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS IF USED ON PUBLIC ROADS OR PUBLIC LANDS. A HELMET MAY BE REQUIRED WHILE OPERATING. YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS VEHICLE. TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT." (c) A commercial seller of a new or used high power electric device shall inform prospective purchasers of state law requirements for insurance and registration applying to operators of high power electric devices. (7) Except for offenses otherwise provided under this chapter, an individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-12a-102 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-102
§ 41-12a-102. References to former provisions.
Status: in_force

References to the former "Safety Responsibility Act" under former Title 41, Chapter 12, are considered to refer to the corresponding provisions under this chapter.
Utah Code § 41-1a-232 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-232
§ 41-1a-232. Special fleet registration decals and license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Rental agreement" has the same meaning as defined in Section 31A-22-311. (b) "Rental company" has the same meaning as defined in Section 31A-22-311. (c) "Rental fleet" means more than 25 motor vehicles that are: (i) owned by a rental company; (ii) offered for rental without a hired driver through a rental agreement; and (iii) designated by the registered owner of the motor vehicle as a rental fleet vehicle at the time of registration. (2) (a) An owner that registers a motor vehicle under Section 41-1a-215 or 41-1a-215.5 may obtain an alternative special registration card and registration decal for the license plate if the motor vehicle is: (i) (A) owned by a rental company; and (B) maintained in the rental company's rental fleet; or (ii) owned or leased as part of a commercial fleet and is not owned or leased by a rental company. (b) The registration card and registration decal for the license plate issued under Subsection (2)(a) are valid for the life of the motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is maintained in the rental fleet or is part of a commercial fleet. (3) (a) An owner that receives the alternative special registration card and registration decal for the license plate issued under this section shall: (i) renew the registration in accordance with Section 41-1a-216; and (ii) comply with all the prerequisites for registration or registration renewal under Section 41-1a-203. (b) Notwithstanding the registration renewals requirement under Subsection 41-1a-216(2)(b), the alternative special registration card and registration decal issued under this section do not expire and are valid for the life of the motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is maintained in the rental fleet or is part of a commercial fleet. (4) If the registration renewal requirements under Subsection (3)(a) are not complied with, the registration is suspended or revoked.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1703 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1703
§ 41-6a-1703. Prohibition as to passenger riding on improper portion of motor vehicle -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not ride and a person operating a motor vehicle may not knowingly permit a person to ride on any portion of a vehicle not designed or intended for the use of passengers. (2) This provision does not apply to: (a) a vehicle that is not being operated on a highway; (b) an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of the employee's duty; or (c) a person riding within or on a motor vehicle in a space intended for a load on the vehicle.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1508 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1508
§ 41-6a-1508. Low-speed vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a low-speed vehicle is considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Utah Code including requirements for: (a) traffic rules under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code; (b) driver licensing under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act; (c) motor vehicle insurance under Title 41, Chapter 12a, Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act; (d) vehicle registration, titling, vehicle identification numbers, license plates, and registration fees under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act; (e) vehicle taxation under Title 59, Chapter 13, Motor and Special Fuel Tax Act, and fee in lieu of property taxes or in lieu fees under Section 59-2-405; (f) motor vehicle dealer licensing under Title 41, Chapter 3, Motor Vehicle Business Regulation Act; and (g) safety belt requirements under Part 18, Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act. (2) (a) The owner of a low-speed vehicle shall ensure that the low-speed vehicle: (i) complies with federal safety standards established in 49 C.F.R. 571.500; and (ii) is equipped with: (A) headlamps; (B) front and rear turn signals, tail lamps, and stop lamps; (C) turn signal lamps; (D) reflex reflectors one on the rear of the vehicle and one on the left and right side and as far to the rear of the vehicle as practical; (E) a parking brake; (F) a windshield that meets the standards under Section 41-6a-1635, including a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield; and (G) an exterior rearview mirror on the driver's side and either an interior rearview mirror or an exterior rearview mirror on the passenger side. (b) A low-speed vehicle that complies with this Subsection (2) and Subsection (3) and that is not altered from the manufacturer is considered to comply with equipment requirements under Part 16, Vehicle Equipment. (3) A person may not operate a low-speed vehicle that has been structurally altered from the original manufacturer's design. (4) A low-speed vehicle is exempt from a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program requirements under Section 41-6a-1642. (5) (a) Except to cross a highway at an intersection, a low-speed vehicle may not be operated on a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. (b) In addition to the restrictions under Subsection (5)(a), a highway authority, may prohibit or restrict the operation of a low-speed vehicle on any highway under its jurisdiction, if the highway authority determines the prohibition or restriction is necessary for public safety. (6) A person may not operate a low-speed vehicle on a highway without displaying on the rear of the low-speed vehicle, a slow-moving vehicle identification emblem that complies with the Society of Automotive Engineers standard SAE J943. (7) A person who violates Subsection (2), (3), (5), or (6) is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-12a-509 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-509
§ 41-12a-509. Custody and terms of post-accident security deposits.
Status: in_force

Post-accident security deposited in compliance with Subsection 41-12a-501(1) shall be placed by the department in the custody of the state treasurer and may be applied only to the payment of judgments rendered against the persons on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in question in an action at law, begun not later than one year after the date of the accident, or within one year after the date of deposit of any security under Subsection 41-12a-503(3)(a), or to the payment in settlement, agreed to by the depositor, of claims arising out of the accident. The deposit or any balance of it shall be returned to the depositor or the depositor's personal representative when evidence satisfactory to the department has been provided that the conditions of either Subsection 41-12a-503(2) or (3) have been satisfied.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1005 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1005
§ 41-1a-1005. Salvage vehicle -- Declaration by insurance company -- Surrender of title -- Salvage certificate of title -- Nonrecovered vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(iii) or (iv), if an insurance company declares a vehicle a salvage vehicle and takes possession of the vehicle for disposal, the insurance company shall within 10 days after the day on which settlement of the loss occurs, surrender to the division the outstanding certificate of title, properly endorsed, or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division. (ii) After receiving the documents described in Subsection (1)(a)(i), the division shall issue a salvage certificate in the insurance company's name. (iii) The division shall issue a salvage certificate in an insurance company's name no sooner than 30 days after the day on which the settlement of the loss occurs if the insurance company: (A) declares a vehicle a salvage vehicle; (B) issues settlement payment to the registered owner of the vehicle; (C) has contacted the owner of the vehicle at least two times requesting certificate of title or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division and the owner has not responded to the requests; and (D) has presented the division evidence of the settlement and evidence that the insurance company has complied with the requirements of this Subsection (1)(a)(iii) on a form prescribed by the division. (iv) The division shall issue a salvage certificate in an insurance company's name no sooner than 30 days after the day on which the division receives an improperly endorsed certificate of title if the insurance company: (A) declares a vehicle a salvage vehicle; (B) has contacted the owner of the vehicle at least two times requesting correction of the improperly endorsed certificate of title and the owner of the vehicle has not responded to the requests; and (C) has presented the division evidence of the settlement, the improperly endorsed certificate of title, and evidence that the insurance company has complied with the requirements of this Subsection (1)(a)(iv) on a form prescribed by the division. (v) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules establishing the requirements for an insurance company to prove that the insurance company has complied with the requirements of Subsection (1)(a)(iii) or (iv) to receive a salvage certificate. (b) (i) If the owner of a salvage vehicle retains possession of the vehicle, the insurance company shall within 10 days after the day on which settlement of the loss occurs notify the division of the retention on a form prescribed by the division. (ii) The insurance company shall notify the owner of the vehicle of the owner's responsibility to comply with this section. (iii) The owner shall within 10 days after the day on which settlement of the loss occurs surrender to the division the properly endorsed certificate of title or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division. (iv) The division shall then issue a salvage certificate in the owner's name. (c) (i) When a salvage vehicle is not the subject of an insurance settlement, a self-insurer or an owner who is uninsured shall within 10 days after the day on which the motor vehicle is damaged surrender to the division the properly endorsed certificate of title or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division. (ii) After receiving the documents described in Subsection (1)(c)(i), the division shall issue a salvage certificate in the owner's name. (d) (i) If a dealer licensed under Title 41, Chapter 3, Part 2, Licensing, takes possession of any salvage vehicle for which there is not already issued a branded title or salvage certificate from the division or another jurisdiction, the dealer shall within 10 days after the day on which the dealer takes possession of the vehicle surrender to the division the certificate of title or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division. (ii) After receiving the documents described in Subsection (1)(d)(i), the division shall issue a salvage certificate in the applicant's name. (2) Any person, insurance company, or dealer licensed under Title 41, Chapter 3, Part 2, Licensing, who fails to obtain a salvage certificate as required in this section or who sells a salvage vehicle without first obtaining a salvage certificate is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (3) This section does not apply to a vehicle: (a) that has an undamaged, wholesale value of $2,000 or less; or (b) if a salvage certificate has been issued by another state or jurisdiction for the salvage vehicle. (4) Upon sale or disposal of a salvage vehicle, the seller shall deliver to the purchaser the properly endorsed salvage certificate within 48 hours as required in Section 41-1a-1310, or if the seller is a dealer licensed under Title 41, Chapter 3, Part 2, Licensing, the dealer shall comply with Section 41-3-301. (5) Except as provided in Subsection (6), this part does not apply to a motor vehicle that has been stolen or taken without the consent of the owner until the motor vehicle has been recovered, and then it applies only if the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle. (6) (a) An insurance company that pays a claim to the owner of a motor vehicle that is stolen and not recovered shall, within 10 days after the day on which settlement of the loss occurs, surrender to the division the outstanding certificate of title, properly endorsed, or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the division. (b) After receiving the documents described in Subsection (6)(a), the division shall issue a certificate of title in the insurance company's name. (c) An insurance company that pays a claim to the owner of a motor vehicle that is later recovered may sell the motor vehicle: (i) with the certificate of title in the insurance company's name; (ii) with a salvage certificate, if the recovered vehicle is a salvage vehicle; or (iii) with a nonrepairable certificate, if the recovered vehicle is a nonrepairable vehicle.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1608 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1608
§ 41-6a-1608. Farm tractors and equipment -- Lamps and reflectors -- Slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A farm tractor and a self-propelled implement of husbandry manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1970, shall be equipped with hazard warning lights of a type described in Section 41-6a-1611. (b) The hazard warning lights shall be: (i) visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight; and (ii) displayed whenever a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry is operated on a highway. (2) (a) A farm tractor and a self-propelled implement of husbandry manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1970, shall be equipped with lamps and reflectors as required under this section. (b) A farm tractor and a self-propelled implement of husbandry manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1970 shall be equipped with lamps and reflectors as required in this section if operated on a highway under the conditions specified under Subsection 41-6a-1603(1)(a). (3) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (2), a farm tractor and an implement of husbandry shall be equipped with: (a) at least two head lamps; (b) at least one red lamp visible when lighted from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet to the rear mounted as far to the left of the center of the vehicle as practicable; and (c) at least two red reflectors visible from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps. (4) Towed farm equipment or a towed implement of husbandry shall be equipped with lamps and reflectors as provided under this Subsection (4), if operated on a highway under the conditions specified under Subsection 41-6a-1603(1)(a). (a) If the towed unit or its load extends more than four feet to the rear of the tractor or obscures any light on a tractor, the towed unit shall be equipped on the rear with at least two red reflectors visible from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps. (b) (i) If the towed unit extends more than four feet to the left of the center line of the tractor, the towed unit shall be equipped on the front with an amber reflector visible from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet to the front when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps. (ii) The reflector under Subsection (4)(b)(i) shall be positioned to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme left projection of the towed unit. (c) If the towed unit or its load obscures either of the vehicle hazard warning lights on the tractor, the towed unit shall be equipped with vehicle hazard warning lights described in Subsection (1). (5) (a) The two red reflectors required under Subsections (3) and (4) shall be positioned to show, as nearly as practicable, the extreme width of the vehicle or combination of vehicles as viewed from the rear of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. (b) Reflective tape or paint may be used in lieu of the reflectors required under this section. (6) (a) A slow-moving vehicle emblem mounted on the rear is required on: (i) a farm tractor and a self-propelled implement of husbandry designed for operation at speeds not in excess of 25 miles per hour; or (ii) towed farm equipment or a towed implement of husbandry if the towed unit or any load on it obscures the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry. (b) The slow-moving vehicle emblem's design, size, mounting, and position on the vehicle required under this Subsection (6), shall: (i) comply with current standards and specifications of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; and (ii) be approved by the department. (c) A slow-moving vehicle identification emblem may not be: (i) used except as required under this section and Sections 41-6a-1508 and 41-6a-1609; or (ii) displayed on a vehicle traveling at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour. (7) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-701 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-701
§ 41-1a-701. Transfer by owner -- Removal of plates.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) If the owner of a registered vehicle transfers the title or interest to the vehicle the registration of the vehicle expires. (b) Unless an owner has included the transfer of a license plate as part of a sale, trade, or ownership release of a vehicle, the owner shall remove the license plate or plates from the transferred vehicle. (2) (a) If an owner does not transfer a license plate to a person as part of a sale, trade, or ownership release of a vehicle, within 20 days from the date of transfer the owner shall forward the plates to the division to be destroyed or may have the plates assigned to another vehicle, subject to the rules of the division. (b) If an owner transfers a license plate as part of a sale, trade, or ownership release of a vehicle, the new registered owner of the transferred vehicle shall apply to the division to have the plates assigned to the new registered owner. (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-12a-403 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-403
§ 41-12a-403. Insurance certificate as proof of owner's or operator's security -- Nonresident.
Status: in_force

(1) The nonresident owner of a motor vehicle not registered in Utah may give proof of owner's or operator's security by filing with the department the written certificate of an insurer licensed in the state in which the motor vehicle described in the certificate is registered, or if the nonresident does not own a motor vehicle, then in the state in which the insured resides, provided the certificate otherwise conforms to the provisions of this chapter. The department shall accept the certificate if the insurer: (a) executes a power of attorney authorizing the department to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action arising out of a motor vehicle accident in Utah; and (b) agrees in writing that the policies certified are considered to conform with the provisions required under Sections 31A-22-303 and 31A-22-304. (2) If an insurer which is not licensed in Utah but which has qualified to furnish proof of owner's or operator's security under Subsection (1), defaults in any such undertaking or agreement, the department may not thereafter accept as proof of security any certificate of the insurer, so long as the default continues.
Utah Code § 41-3-405 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-405
§ 41-3-405. Sale of third party warranty or service contract -- Remission of fee.
Status: in_force

(1) If a dealer licensed under this chapter sells a third party warranty or service contract to a customer, the dealer shall within 15 days remit the fee paid by the customer to the warranty or service contract company. (2) Failure of a dealer to remit the fee within 15 days is a ground for dealer license suspension and allows the customer a cause of action against the dealer for damages that otherwise would have been covered by the warranty or service contract.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1206 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1206
§ 41-1a-1206. Registration fees -- Fees by weight rating.
Status: in_force

1/1/2027 (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), at the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle or combination of vehicles under this chapter, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (a) $46.00 for each motorcycle; (b) $44 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles; (c) unless the semitrailer or trailer is exempt from registration under Section 41-1a-202 or is registered under Section 41-1a-301: (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds shipping weight; or (ii) $28.50 for each commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer of 750 pounds or less shipping weight; (d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $9 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (f) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (g) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(b): (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (1)(g) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $21.75 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $56.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (h) $28.50 for each roadable aircraft. (2) (a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) $34.50 for each motorcycle; and (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles. (b) In addition to the fee described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii), for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (2)(b) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $16.50 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $43.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle. (3) (a) At the time of registration: (i) in addition to the amounts described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g), (4)(a), and (9), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $7 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.50 as part of the registration fee; and (ii) in addition to the amounts described in Subsection (2)(a), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $5 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.25 as part of the registration fee. (b) The commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g)(ii), (1)(g)(iii), (1)(h), (2)(a), (2)(b)(ii), (2)(b)(iii), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (9), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the registration fee of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index; and (ii) 0. (c) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (3)(b) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25 cents. (4) (a) The initial registration fee for a classic vehicle is $40. (b) A classic vehicle is exempt from the renewal of registration fees under Subsection (1). (5) A vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued on or before December 31, 2023, or issued in accordance with Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (6) A camper is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (7) If a motor vehicle is operated in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, a motor vehicle shall register for the total gross combined weight rating of all units of the combination if the total gross combined weight rating of the combination exceeds 14,000 pounds. (8) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross combined weight rating declared in the licensee's application for registration. (b) (i) Gross combined weight rating shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds. (ii) For purposes of Subsection (8)(b)(i), a fractional part of 2,000 pounds is a full unit. (9) The owner of a trailer described in Section 41-1a-228 may, as an alternative to registering under Subsection (1)(c), apply for and obtain a special registration and license plate, as provided in Section 41-1a-228, for a fee of $130. (10) (a) For a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the fee amounts are double the amounts due for a 12-month registration of the same vehicle. (b) For a vehicle registered for the lifetime of the vehicle as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the amounts deposited under this section for the same vehicle for a 12-month registration are multiplied by four. (11) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1642, a truck may not be registered as a farm truck unless: (a) the truck meets the definition of a farm truck under Section 41-1a-102; and (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds; or (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and the owner submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with Section 41-6a-1642. (12) A violation of Subsection (11) is an infraction that shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200. (13) A motor vehicle registered as a street-legal all-terrain vehicle is: (a) subject to the registration and other fees described in Section 41-22-9; and (b) not required to pay an additional registration fee under this section. (14) Trucks used exclusively to pump cement, bore wells, or perform crane services with a crane lift capacity of five or more tons, are exempt from 50% of the amount of the fees required for those vehicles under this section.1/1/2027 (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), at the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle or combination of vehicles under this chapter, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (a) $46.00 for each motorcycle; (b) $44 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles; (c) unless the semitrailer or trailer is exempt from registration under Section 41-1a-202 or is registered under Section 41-1a-301: (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds shipping weight; or (ii) $28.50 for each commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer of 750 pounds or less shipping weight; (d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $9 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (f) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (g) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(b): (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (1)(g) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $21.75 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $56.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (h) $28.50 for each roadable aircraft. (2) (a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) $34.50 for each motorcycle; and (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles. (b) In addition to the fee described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii), for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (2)(b) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $16.50 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $43.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle. (3) (a) At the time of registration: (i) in addition to the amounts described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g), (4)(a), and (9), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $7 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.50 as part of the registration fee; and (ii) in addition to the amounts described in Subsection (2)(a), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $5 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.25 as part of the registration fee. (b) The commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g)(ii), (1)(g)(iii), (1)(h), (2)(a), (2)(b)(ii), (2)(b)(iii), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (9), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the registration fee of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index; and (ii) 0. (c) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (3)(b) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25 cents. (4) (a) The initial registration fee for a classic vehicle is $40. (b) A classic vehicle is exempt from the renewal of registration fees under Subsection (1). (5) A vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued on or before December 31, 2023, or issued in accordance with Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (6) A camper is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (7) If a motor vehicle is operated in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, a motor vehicle shall register for the total gross combined weight rating of all units of the combination if the total gross combined weight rating of the combination exceeds 14,000 pounds. (8) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross combined weight rating declared in the licensee's application for registration. (b) (i) Gross combined weight rating shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds. (ii) For purposes of Subsection (8)(b)(i), a fractional part of 2,000 pounds is a full unit. (9) The owner of a trailer described in Section 41-1a-228 may, as an alternative to registering under Subsection (1)(c), apply for and obtain a special registration and license plate, as provided in Section 41-1a-228, for a fee of $130. (10) (a) For a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the fee amounts are double the amounts due for a 12-month registration of the same vehicle. (b) For a vehicle registered for the lifetime of the vehicle as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the amounts deposited under this section for the same vehicle for a 12-month registration are multiplied by four. (11) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1642, a truck may not be registered as a farm truck unless: (a) the truck meets the definition of a farm truck under Section 41-1a-102; and (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds; or (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and the owner submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with Section 41-6a-1642. (12) A violation of Subsection (11) is an infraction that shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200. (13) A motor vehicle registered as a street-legal all-terrain vehicle is: (a) subject to the registration and other fees described in Section 41-22-9; and (b) not required to pay an additional registration fee under this section. (14) Trucks used exclusively to pump cement, bore wells, or perform crane services with a crane lift capacity of five or more tons, are exempt from 50% of the amount of the fees required for those vehicles under this section.1/1/2027 (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), at the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle or combination of vehicles under this chapter, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (a) $46.00 for each motorcycle; (b) $44 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles; (c) unless the semitrailer or trailer is exempt from registration under Section 41-1a-202 or is registered under Section 41-1a-301: (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds shipping weight; or (ii) $28.50 for each commercial trailer or commercial semitrailer of 750 pounds or less shipping weight; (d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $9 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (f) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; plus (ii) $19 for each 2,000 pounds over 16,000 pounds gross combined weight rating; (g) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(b): (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (1)(g) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $21.75 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $56.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (h) $28.50 for each roadable aircraft. (2) (a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) $34.50 for each motorcycle; and (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles. (b) In addition to the fee described in Subsection (2)(a)(ii), for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows: (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for: (A) each electric motor vehicle; (B) each electric vehicle with a gross combined weight rating of 6,001 pounds or more that is a commercial vehicle; and (C) each motor vehicle not described in this Subsection (2)(b) that is fueled exclusively by a source other than motor fuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, or propane; (ii) $16.50 for each hybrid electric motor vehicle; and (iii) $43.50 for each plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle. (3) (a) At the time of registration: (i) in addition to the amounts described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g), (4)(a), and (9), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $7 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.50 as part of the registration fee; and (ii) in addition to the amounts described in Subsection (2)(a), the individual shall also pay an additional: (A) $5 as part of the registration fee; and (B) $0.25 as part of the registration fee. (b) The commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g)(ii), (1)(g)(iii), (1)(h), (2)(a), (2)(b)(ii), (2)(b)(iii), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (9), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of: (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the registration fee of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index; and (ii) 0. (c) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (3)(b) shall be rounded up to the nearest 25 cents. (4) (a) The initial registration fee for a classic vehicle is $40. (b) A classic vehicle is exempt from the renewal of registration fees under Subsection (1). (5) A vehicle with a Purple Heart special group license plate issued on or before December 31, 2023, or issued in accordance with Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (6) A camper is exempt from the registration fees under Subsection (1). (7) If a motor vehicle is operated in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, a motor vehicle shall register for the total gross combined weight rating of all units of the combination if the total gross combined weight rating of the combination exceeds 14,000 pounds. (8) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross combined weight rating declared in the licensee's application for registration. (b) (i) Gross combined weight rating shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds. (ii) For purposes of Subsection (8)(b)(i), a fractional part of 2,000 pounds is a full unit. (9) The owner of a trailer described in Section 41-1a-228 may, as an alternative to registering under Subsection (1)(c), apply for and obtain a special registration and license plate, as provided in Section 41-1a-228, for a fee of $130. (10) (a) For a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the fee amounts are double the amounts due for a 12-month registration of the same vehicle. (b) For a vehicle registered for the lifetime of the vehicle as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the amounts deposited under this section for the same vehicle for a 12-month registration are multiplied by four. (11) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1642, a truck may not be registered as a farm truck unless: (a) the truck meets the definition of a farm truck under Section 41-1a-102; and (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds; or (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and the owner submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with Section 41-6a-1642. (12) A violation of Subsection (11) is an infraction that shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200. (13) A motor vehicle registered as a street-legal all-terrain vehicle is: (a) subject to the registration and other fees described in Section 41-22-9; and (b) not required to pay an additional registration fee under this section. (14) Trucks used exclusively to pump cement, bore wells, or perform crane services with a crane lift capacity of five or more tons, are exempt from 50% of the amount of the fees required for those vehicles under this section.
Utah Code § 41-6a-512 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-512
§ 41-6a-512. Factual basis for alcohol or drug-related reckless driving plea.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The prosecution shall state for the record a factual basis for a plea, including whether or not there had been consumption of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, by the defendant in connection with the violation when the prosecution agrees to a plea of guilty or no contest to a charge of a violation of the following in satisfaction of, or as a substitute for, an original charge of a violation of Section 41-6a-502 for an offense committed before July 1, 2008: (i) reckless driving under Section 41-6a-528; or (ii) an ordinance enacted under Section 41-6a-510. (b) The statement under Subsection (1)(a) is an offer of proof of the facts that shows whether there was consumption of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, by the defendant, in connection with the violation. (2) The court shall advise the defendant before accepting the plea offered under this section of the consequences of a violation of Section 41-6a-528. (3) The court shall notify the Driver License Division of each conviction of Section 41-6a-528 entered under this section. (4) (a) The provisions in Subsections 41-6a-505(1), (3), (5), and (7) that require a sentencing court to order a convicted person to participate in a screening, an assessment, or an educational series or obtain substance abuse treatment or do a combination of those things, apply to a conviction for a violation of Section 41-6a-528 under Subsection (1). (b) The court shall render the same order regarding screening, assessment, an educational series, or substance abuse treatment in connection with a first, second, or subsequent conviction under Section 41-6a-528 under Subsection (1), as the court would render in connection with applying respectively, the first, second, or subsequent conviction requirements of Subsections 41-6a-505(1), (3), (5), and (7).
Utah Code § 41-3-801 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-801
§ 41-3-801. Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known as the "Consignment Sales Act."
Utah Code § 41-6a-604 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-604
§ 41-6a-604. Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not operate a vehicle at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour in a reduced speed school zone as defined in Section 41-6a-303. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction subject to the minimum fine described in Subsection (3)(a). (b) A violation of Subsection (1) is a class C misdemeanor if the vehicle speed is 30 miles per hour or more and subject to the minimum fine described in Subsection (3)(a). (3) (a) The minimum fine for a violation of Subsection (1): (i) for a first offense shall be calculated according to the following schedule:Vehicle SpeedMinimum Fine21 - 29 MPH$ 26030 - 39 MPH$ 42040 MPH and greater$ 760 (ii) for a second and subsequent offense within three years of a previous conviction shall be calculated according to the following schedule:Vehicle SpeedMinimum Fine21 - 29 MPH$ 32030 - 39 MPH$ 56040 MPH and greater$ 960 (b) Except as provided under Subsection (3)(a)(ii), the court may order the person to perform compensatory service in lieu of the fine or any portion of the fine. (4) The Driver License Division shall develop and implement a record system to distinguish: (a) a conviction under this section from other convictions; and (b) between a first and subsequent conviction under this section. (5) The provisions of this section take precedence over the provisions of Sections 41-6a-601, 41-6a-602, 41-6a-603, and 76-3-301.
Utah Code § 41-12a-601 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-601
§ 41-12a-601. Collusive transfers prohibited.
Status: in_force

If an owner's registration has been suspended under this chapter, the registration may not be transferred nor the motor vehicle registered in any other name until the department is satisfied that the transfer or registration is proposed in good faith and not with the intent or the effect of defeating the purposes of this chapter. This section does not affect the rights of a conditional vendor, chattel mortgagee, or lessor of a motor vehicle registered in the name of another as owner who becomes subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Utah Code § 41-3-802 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-802
§ 41-3-802. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) (a) "Consignee" means a dealer who accepts vehicles for sale under an agreement that the dealer will pay the consignor for any sold vehicle and will return any unsold vehicles. (b) "Consignee" does not include a motor vehicle auction licensee except when the consignor is an individual who enters into a consignment transaction primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (2) "Consignor" means a person who places a vehicle with a consignee for consignment sale.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1111 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1111
§ 41-6a-1111. Bicycle racing -- When approved -- Prohibitions -- Exceptions -- Authorized exemptions from traffic laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Bicycle racing on highways is prohibited under Section 41-6a-606, except as authorized in this section. (2) (a) Bicycle racing on a highway is permitted when a racing event is approved by a highway authority on a highway under its jurisdiction. (b) Approval of bicycle highway racing events may be granted only under conditions: (i) which assure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators, and other highway users; and (ii) which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users. (3) Participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable: (a) by agreement with the approving highway authority; and (b) if traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users.
Utah Code § 41-1a-116 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-116
§ 41-1a-116. Records -- Access to records -- Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) All motor vehicle title and registration records of the division are protected unless the division determines based upon a written request by the subject of the record that the record is public. (b) In addition to the provisions of this section, access to all division records is permitted for all purposes described in the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 123. (2) (a) Access to public records is determined by Section 63G-2-201. (b) A record designated as public under Subsection (1)(a) may be used for advertising or solicitation purposes. (3) Access to protected records, except as provided in Subsection (4), is determined by Section 63G-2-202. (4) (a) In addition to those persons granted access to protected records under Section 63G-2-202, the division shall disclose a protected record to a licensed private investigator, holding a valid agency or registrant license, with a legitimate business need, a person with a bona fide security interest, or the owner of a mobile home park subject to Subsection (5), only upon receipt of a signed acknowledgment that the person receiving that protected record may not: (i) resell or disclose information from that record to any other person except as permitted in the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994; or (ii) use information from that record for advertising or solicitation purposes. (b) A legitimate business need under Subsection (4)(a) does not include the collection of a debt. (5) The division may disclose the name or address, or both, of the lienholder or mobile home owner of record, or both of them, to the owner of a mobile home park, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) a mobile home located within the mobile home park owner's park has been abandoned under Section 57-16-13 or the resident is in default under the resident's lease; (b) the mobile home park owner has conducted a reasonable search, but is unable to determine the name or address, or both, of the lienholder or mobile home owner of record; and (c) the mobile home park owner has submitted a written statement to the division explaining the mobile home park owner's efforts to determine the name or address, or both, of the lienholder or mobile home owner of record before the mobile home park owner contacted the division. (6) The division may provide protected information to a statistic gathering entity under Subsection (4) only in summary form. (7) A person allowed access to protected records under Subsection (4) may request motor vehicle title or registration information from the division regarding any person, entity, or motor vehicle by submitting a written application on a form provided by the division. (8) The division may not disclose a protected record to an owner, a lessee, or an operator of a parking lot or structure. (9) If a person regularly requests information for business purposes, the division may by rule allow the information requests to be made by telephone and fees as required under Subsection (10) charged to a division billing account to facilitate division service. The rules shall require that the: (a) division determine if the nature of the business and the volume of requests merit the dissemination of the information by telephone; (b) division determine if the credit rating of the requesting party justifies providing a billing account; and (c) requestor submit to the division an application that includes names and signatures of persons authorized to request information by telephone and charge the fees to the billing account. (10) (a) The division shall charge a reasonable search fee determined under Section 63J-1-504 for the research of each record requested. (b) Fees may not be charged for furnishing information to persons necessary for their compliance with this chapter. (c) Law enforcement agencies have access to division records free of charge. (11) (a) It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally access, use, disclose, or disseminate a record created or maintained by the division or any information contained in a record created or maintained by the division for a purpose prohibited or not permitted by statute, rule, regulation, or policy of a governmental entity. (b) A person who discovers or becomes aware of any unauthorized use of records created or maintained by the division shall inform the director of the unauthorized use.
Utah Code § 41-1a-521 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-521
§ 41-1a-521. Release of prior certificate of title.
Status: in_force

Every application for a certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a certificate of title has previously been issued in this state or another jurisdiction shall be accompanied by the certificate of title.
Utah Code § 41-1a-111 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-111
§ 41-1a-111. Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of registration -- Return of registration items.
Status: in_force

If the division cancels, suspends, or revokes a registration, certificate of title, license plate, or permit under this chapter, the owner or person in possession of it shall immediately return the canceled, suspended, or revoked item to the division.
Utah Code § 41-1a-207 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-207
§ 41-1a-207. Vehicles assessed by commission.
Status: in_force

If the vehicle is assessed by the commission under Section 59-2-201, the commission before issuing a registration shall be satisfied that the: (1) property tax or in lieu fee on the vehicle has been paid; (2) vehicle is exempt from the payment of the tax or in lieu fee; or (3) tax or in lieu fee is secured by a lien on real estate or by a bond.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1007 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1007
§ 41-6a-1007. Operators to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a blind or visually impaired pedestrian: (i) carrying a clearly visible white cane; or (ii) accompanied by a guide dog specially trained for that purpose and equipped with a harness. (b) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b)(ii), a person who fails to yield the right-of-way is liable for any loss or damage which results as a proximate cause of the failure to yield the right-of-way to blind or visually impaired persons. (ii) Blind or visually impaired persons shall: (A) exercise due care in approaching and crossing roadways; and (B) yield the right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles giving an audible warning signal. (2) A pedestrian other than a blind or visually impaired person may not carry a cane as described in Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 41-1a-117 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-117
§ 41-1a-117. Adjudicative proceedings.
Status: in_force

The commission and the division shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in all adjudicative proceedings conducted under this chapter.
Utah Code § 41-3-301 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-301
§ 41-3-301. Sale by dealer, sale by auction -- Temporary permit -- Delivery of certificate of title or origin -- Notice to division.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Each dealer licensed under Part 2, Licensing, upon the sale and delivery of any motor vehicle for which a temporary permit is issued under Section 41-3-302 shall within 45 days submit a certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin for that motor vehicle, endorsed according to law, to the Motor Vehicle Division, accompanied by all documents required to obtain a new certificate of title and registration in the new owner's name. (b) If a temporary permit is not issued, the certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin shall be delivered to the vendee, endorsed according to law, within 48 hours, unless the vendee is a dealer or dismantler in which case the title or manufacturer's certificate of origin shall be delivered within 21 days. (c) (i) A motor vehicle consigned to an auction and sold is considered sold by the consignor to the auction and then sold by the auction to the consignee. (ii) Both the consignor and auction are subject to this section. (d) (i) (A) A motor vehicle consigned to a motor vehicle auction and sold to a licensed dealer or dismantler is considered sold by the consignor to the licensed dealer or dismantler. (B) Both the consignor and the motor vehicle auction are subject to the title delivery requirements of Subsection (1)(b). (C) The consignor, or the motor vehicle auction as the consignor's agent, shall endorse the certificate of title according to law. (D) By endorsing the certificate of title as agent of the consignor as described in Subsection (1)(d)(i)(C), the motor vehicle auction does not become the owner, seller, or assignor of title. (ii) (A) A motor vehicle auction may purchase or sell motor vehicles in its own name. (B) If a motor vehicle auction purchases or sells a motor vehicle in its own name, the motor vehicle auction is subject to Subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b). (2) (a) (i) Each dealer licensed under Part 2, Licensing, upon the sale and delivery of a motor vehicle for which a temporary permit is issued under Section 41-3-302, shall within 45 days give written notice of the sale to the Motor Vehicle Division upon a form provided by the Motor Vehicle Division. (ii) The notice shall contain: (A) the date of the sale; (B) the names and addresses of the dealer and the purchaser; (C) a description of the motor vehicle; (D) the motor vehicle's odometer reading at the time of the sale; and (E) other information required by the division. (b) If no temporary permit is issued, the notice shall be filed with the division within 45 days after the sale, and a duplicate copy shall be given to the purchaser at the time of sale, unless the purchaser is a dealer or dismantler. (c) The administrator may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing that the notice required under Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b) may be filed in electronic form or on magnetic media.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1310 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1310
§ 41-1a-1310. Failure to deliver title -- Odometer offenses.
Status: in_force

(1) It is an infraction for any person to: (a) fail to properly endorse and deliver a valid certificate of title to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled to it in accordance with Section 41-1a-702, except as provided for under Sections 41-3-301, 41-1a-519, and 41-1a-709; or (b) fail to give an odometer disclosure statement to the transferee as required by Section 41-1a-902. (2) It is a class B misdemeanor to: (a) operate, or cause to be operated, a motor vehicle knowing that the odometer is disconnected or nonfunctional, except while moving the motor vehicle to a place of repair; (b) offer for sale, sell, use, or install on any part of a motor vehicle or on an odometer in a motor vehicle any device that causes the odometer to register miles or kilometers other than the true miles or kilometers driven as registered by the odometer within the manufacturer's designed tolerance; (c) fail to adjust an odometer or affix a notice as required by Section 41-1a-906 regarding the adjustment; (d) remove, alter, or cause to be removed or altered any notice of adjustment affixed to a motor vehicle as required by Section 41-1a-906; or (e) accept or give an incomplete odometer statement when an odometer statement is required under Section 41-1a-902. (3) It is a class C misdemeanor to fail to record the odometer reading on the certificate of title at the time of transfer.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1302 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1302
§ 41-6a-1302. School bus -- Signs and light signals -- Flashing amber lights -- Flashing red lights -- Passing school bus -- Duty to stop -- Travel in opposite direction -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A school bus, when operated for the transportation of school children, shall: (a) bear on the front and rear of the bus a plainly visible sign containing the words "school bus" in letters not less than eight inches in height, which shall be removed or covered when the vehicle is not in use for the transportation of school children; and (b) be equipped with alternating flashing amber and red light signals visible from the front and rear, of a type approved and mounted as required under Section 41-6a-1301 and prescribed by the department under Section 41-6a-1601. (2) The operator of a vehicle on a highway, upon meeting or overtaking a school bus equipped with signals required under this section which is displaying alternating flashing: (a) amber warning light signals, shall slow the vehicle, but may proceed past the school bus using due care and caution at a speed not greater than specified in Subsection 41-6a-601(2) for school zones for the safety of the school children that may be in the vicinity; or (b) red light signals visible from the front or rear, shall stop immediately before reaching the bus and may not proceed until the flashing red light signals cease operation. (3) The operator of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus displaying alternating flashing red light signals if the school bus is traveling in the opposite direction when: (a) traveling on a divided highway; (b) the bus is stopped at an intersection or other place controlled by a traffic-control signal or by a peace officer; or (c) on a highway of five or more lanes, which may include a left-turn lane or two-way left turn lane. (4) (a) The operator of a school bus shall operate alternating flashing red light signals at all times when: (i) children are unloading from a school bus to cross a highway; (ii) a school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading children who must cross a highway to board the bus; or (iii) it would be hazardous for vehicles to proceed past the stopped school bus. (b) The alternating flashing red light signals may not be operated except: (i) when the school bus is stopped for loading or unloading school children; or (ii) for an emergency purpose. (5) The operator of a school bus being operated on a highway shall have the headlights of the school bus lighted. (6) (a) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is a class C misdemeanor and the minimum penalty is: (i) for a first offense: (A) $1,000; and (B) 10 hours of compensatory service; (ii) for a second offense within five years of a previous conviction or bail forfeiture: (A) $2,000; and (B) 20 hours of compensatory service; and (iii) for a third or subsequent offense within five years of a previous conviction or bail forfeiture: (A) $3,000; and (B) 40 hours of compensatory service. (b) A violation of Subsection (5) is an infraction and the fine is $50. (c) The court may order the person to perform compensatory service in lieu of the fine or any portion of the fine if the court makes the reasons for the waiver part of the record. (d) In accordance with Section 78A-5-110, 78A-6-210, or 78A-7-120, as applicable, if a photograph or video image obtained from an automated traffic enforcement safety device described in Section 41-6a-1310 was used as evidence of a violation of Subsection (2) or (3), 20% of the fine collected under Subsection (6)(a) shall be deposited with the school district or private school that owns or contracts for the operation of the bus to offset the costs of the automated traffic enforcement safety device. (7) A violation of Subsection (1) or (4) is an infraction. (8) The Driver License Division shall develop and implement a record system to distinguish: (a) a conviction or bail forfeiture under this section from other convictions; and (b) between a first and subsequent conviction or bail forfeiture under this section.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1104 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1104
§ 41-1a-1104. Disposition of proceeds from sale.
Status: in_force

(1) If, for purposes of this part and Section 41-1a-1301, the ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor seized cannot be determined, the excess of the proceeds of any sale described in Subsection 41-1a-1103(4), over the fees for registration or transfer and penalties and costs, shall be deposited with the state treasurer in a suspense account. (2) (a) If the owner or the owner's heirs or assigns file a claim for the excess of the proceeds within one year of date of sale of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, the excess of the proceeds shall be refunded to the claimant. (b) If a claim is not filed in accordance with Subsection (2)(a), then the money shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1503 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1503
§ 41-6a-1503. Motorcycle-- Attaching to another vehicle prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual riding on a motorcycle may not attach themselves to any other vehicle on a roadway. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-213 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-213
§ 41-1a-213. Contents of registration cards.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Health care professional" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (b) "Invisible condition" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (c) "Invisible condition identification decal" means the decal created by the division that incorporates the invisible condition identification symbol. (d) "Invisible condition identification symbol" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (2) The registration card shall be delivered to the owner and shall contain: (a) the date issued; (b) the name of the owner; (c) a description of the vehicle registered including the year, the make, the identification number, and the license plate assigned to the vehicle; (d) the expiration date; and (e) other information as determined by the commission. (3) If a vehicle is leased for a period in excess of 45 days, the registration shall contain: (a) the owner's name; and (b) the name of the lessee. (4) On all vehicles registered under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(d) and (1)(e), the registration card shall also contain the gross vehicle weight rating as given in the application for registration. (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), a new registration card issued by the commission on or after November 1, 2013, may not display the address of the owner or the lessee on the registration card. (b) A new registration card issued by the commission under one of the following provisions shall display the address of the owner or the lessee on the registration card: (i) Section 41-1a-301 for a vehicle; or (ii) Section 73-18-7 for a vessel. (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d)(ii), the division shall include on a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record in the division's vehicle registration database an invisible condition identification symbol if: (i) (A) the vehicle owner or an individual who is a regular driver of or passenger in the vehicle owner's vehicle has an invisible condition; or (B) an individual with an invisible condition resides at the vehicle driver's residence; and (ii) the vehicle owner submits to the commission a request on a form prescribed by the commission. (b) A vehicle owner shall include in a request described in Subsection (6)(a): (i) if the request is for an individual other than the vehicle owner, a declaration that the individual is: (A) a regular driver of or passenger in the vehicle; or (B) a resident at the vehicle driver's residence; (ii) written verification from a health care professional that the vehicle owner or other individual described in Subsection (6)(a)(i) has an invisible condition; and (iii) a waiver of liability signed by the individual with the invisible condition or the individual's legal representative for the release of any medical information to: (A) the commission; (B) any person who has access to the individual's medical information as recorded on the vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record or the Utah Criminal Justice Information System; and (C) any other person who may view or receive notice of the individual's medical information by seeing the vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record or the individual's information in the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. (c) As part of the form described in Subsection (6)(a) and (b), the commission shall advise the individual signing the waiver of liability that by submitting the signed waiver, the individual consents to the release of the individual with an invisible condition's medical information to any person described in Subsections (6)(b)(iii)(A) through (C), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual with an invisible condition's medical information under state or federal law. (d) (i) The division: (A) may not charge a fee to include an invisible condition identification symbol on a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record; and (B) shall confirm with the Division of Professional Licensing that the health care professional described in Subsection (6)(b)(ii) holds a current state license. (ii) If the division is unable to confirm that the health care professional described in Subsection (6)(b)(ii) holds a current state license, the division shall deny the request described in Subsection (6)(a). (e) The inclusion of an invisible condition identification symbol on a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record in accordance with this section does not confer any legal rights or privileges on the vehicle owner or the individual with an invisible condition, including parking privileges for individuals with disabilities under Section 41-1a-414. (7) (a) For each individual who qualifies under this section to include an invisible condition identification symbol in a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record, the division shall: (i) include in the division's vehicle registration database a brief description of the nature of the individual's invisible condition linked to the vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record; and (ii) provide an invisible condition identification decal that may be affixed to the vehicle owner's vehicle, and instructions on where the invisible condition identification decal may be placed on the vehicle, which the vehicle owner may affix to the vehicle at the vehicle owner's discretion. (b) The division shall provide the brief description described in Subsection (7)(a)(i) to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. (c) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), the division may not release the information described in Subsection (7)(a)(i). (8) Within 30 days after the day on which the division receives a vehicle owner's written request, the division shall: (a) remove the invisible condition identification symbol and brief description described in Subsection (7) from a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record in the division's vehicle registration database; and (b) provide the updated vehicle registration database record to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. (9) As provided in Section 63G-2-302, the information described in Subsection (6)(a) is a private record for purposes of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
Utah Code § 41-8-2 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-8 / § 41-8-2
§ 41-8-2. Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle: (a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver; (b) for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment; (c) directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity if: (i) transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and (ii) the transportation under Subsection (2)(c)(i) commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled; (d) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or (e) in an emergency. (3) (a) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is an infraction. (b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if: (i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and (ii) the seizure or impoundment is not otherwise authorized under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1608, or 73-18-20.1 or required under Section 41-6a-527.
Utah Code § 41-6a-209 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-209
§ 41-6a-209. Obedience to peace officer or other traffic controllers -- Speeding in construction zones.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not willfully fail or willfully refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a: (a) peace officer; (b) firefighter; (c) flagger at a highway construction or maintenance site using devices and procedures conforming to the standards adopted under Section 41-6a-301; or (d) uniformed adult school crossing guard invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. (2) (a) If a person commits a speeding violation in a highway construction or maintenance site where workers are present, the court shall impose a fine for the offense that is at least double the fine in the uniform recommended fine schedule established under Section 76-3-301.5. (b) The highway construction or maintenance site under Subsection (2)(a) shall be clearly marked and have signs posted that warn of the doubled fine.
Utah Code § 41-1a-602 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-602
§ 41-1a-602. Application for original registration.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) If a vehicle is of a type subject to registration but has not been registered and no certificate of title has been issued, or if the vehicle has been registered or titled in another state or country, the owner shall file an application in the form for an original registration and issuance of an original certificate of title. (b) If the vehicle ownership has changed, the owner shall file an application in the form for an original certificate of title. (2) Each application shall be accompanied by all applicable taxes and fees under Part 12, Fee and Tax Requirements.
Utah Code § 41-1a-703 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-703
§ 41-1a-703. New owner to secure new registration and new certificate of title.
Status: in_force

(1) The transferee, before operating or permitting the operation of a transferred vehicle on a highway, shall: (a) present to the division the certificate of registration and the certificate of title, properly endorsed; (b) apply for a new certificate of title and obtain a new registration for the transferred vehicle, as upon an original registration, except as permitted under Sections 41-1a-223, 41-1a-520, and 41-1a-704; and (c) apply to the division to have the license plate or plates assigned to the new registered owner of the transferred vehicle if the license plate or plates were included as part of the sale, trade, or ownership release of the transferred vehicle. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1305 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1305
§ 41-6a-1305. Violation of rules -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) An officer or employee of a school district who violates any of the rules provided under Section 41-6a-1304 or fails to include the obligation to comply with the rules in a contract executed by that person on behalf of a school district is guilty of misconduct and subject to removal from office or employment. (2) A person operating a school bus under contract with a school district who fails to comply with any rules provided under Section 41-6a-1304 is guilty of breach of contract, and the contract shall be canceled after notice and hearing by the responsible officers of the school district.
Utah Code § 41-1a-223 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-223
§ 41-1a-223. Registration without Utah title.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) If the owner of a vehicle operating interstate and registered in another state desires to retain registration of the vehicle in the other state, the applicant need not surrender but shall submit for inspection evidences of out-of-state registration. (b) The division upon a proper showing shall register the vehicle in this state. (2) (a) If a person is relocating from another jurisdiction and establishing residence in this state, whether temporary or permanent, and that person has a vehicle registered and titled in another jurisdiction and is not able to surrender title to the vehicle being registered in Utah because title is physically held by a lienholder, the division may register the vehicle without issuing a Utah title. (b) Notwithstanding Section 70A-9a-316, the registration of a vehicle under this section does not alter or affect the rights or security interest of any lienholder in another jurisdiction.
Utah Code § 41-12a-411 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-411
§ 41-12a-411. Duration of proof of owner's or operator's security.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided under this section, any person required to give proof of owner's or operator's security shall maintain that proof with the department for a period of three years from the date the filing of proof was last requested. Subject to Subsection (2), the department shall: (a) upon request, consent to the immediate cancellation of any bond or certificate of insurance; (b) direct the state treasurer to return to the person entitled to it any money or securities deposited pursuant to this chapter as proof of owner's or operator's security; or (c) waive the requirement of filing proof, if the person on whose behalf the proof was filed dies or becomes permanently incapacitated to operate a motor vehicle or if the person who has given proof surrenders the person's registration to the department, except that if that person applies for a registration within three years from the date proof was originally required, the application shall be refused unless the applicant reestablishes proof of owner's or operator's security and maintains the proof for the remainder of the three-year period. (2) (a) The department may not consent to the cancellation of any bond or the return of any money or securities if any action for damages upon a liability covered by that proof is then pending, if: (i) any judgment of liability is unsatisfied; or (ii) the person who filed the bond or deposited the money or securities has, within one year immediately preceding the request, been involved as an operator or owner in any motor vehicle accident resulting in injury or damage to the person or property of others. (b) An affidavit of the applicant is sufficient evidence in the absence of contrary evidence in the records of the department if the affidavit declares: (i) the nonexistence of liability or accidents; (ii) that the person has been released from all liability; or (iii) that the person has been finally adjudicated not to be liable for the injury or damage.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1504 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1504
§ 41-6a-1504. Motorcycle-- Footrests for passenger -- Height of handlebars limited.
Status: in_force

(1) A motorcycle carrying a passenger on a public highway, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger. (2) An individual may not operate a motorcycle with handlebars above shoulder height. (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1107 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1107
§ 41-6a-1107. Bicycles -- Parking on sidewalk, roadway -- Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by a traffic-control device. (2) A bicycle parked on a sidewalk may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic. (3) A bicycle may be parked on the roadway at any location where parking is allowed: (a) at any angle to the curb or edge of the roadway; and (b) abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the roadway. (4) A bicycle may not be parked on a roadway in a manner as to obstruct the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle. (5) In all other respects, bicycles parked anywhere on a highway shall conform with the provisions of Part 14, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, regarding the parking of vehicles.
Utah Code § 41-6a-515.5 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-515.5
§ 41-6a-515.5. Sobriety program for DUI.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "24-7 sobriety program" means a 24 hours a day, seven days a week sobriety and drug monitoring program that: (i) requires an individual to abstain from alcohol or drugs for a period of time; (ii) requires an individual to submit to random drug testing; and (iii) requires the individual to be subject to testing to determine the presence of alcohol: (A) twice a day at a central location where timely sanctions may be applied; (B) by continuous remote sensing or transdermal alcohol monitoring by means of an electronic monitoring device that allows timely sanctions to be applied; or (C) by an alternate method that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (b) (i) "Testing" means a procedure for determining the presence and level of alcohol or a drug in an individual's breath or body fluid, including blood, urine, saliva, or perspiration. (ii) "Testing" includes any combination of the use of: (A) remote and in-person breath testing; (B) drug patch testing; (C) urinalysis testing; (D) saliva testing; (E) continuous remote sensing; (F) transdermal alcohol monitoring; or (G) alternate body fluids approved for testing by the commissioner of the department. (2) The department may establish a 24-7 sobriety program with a law enforcement agency that is able to meet the 24-7 sobriety program qualifications and requirements under this section. (3) (a) The 24-7 sobriety program shall include use of multiple testing methodologies for the presence of alcohol or drugs that: (i) best facilitates the ability to apply timely sanctions for noncompliance; (ii) is available at an affordable cost; and (iii) provides for positive, behavioral reinforcement for program compliance. (b) The commissioner shall consider the following factors to determine which testing methodologies are best suited for each participant: (i) whether a device is available; (ii) whether the participant is capable of paying the fees and costs associated with each testing methodology; (iii) travel requirements based on each testing methodology and the participant's circumstances; (iv) the substance or substances for which testing will be required; and (v) other factors the commissioner considers relevant. (4) (a) The 24-7 sobriety program shall be supported by evidence of effectiveness and satisfy at least two of the following categories: (i) the program is included in the federal registry of evidence-based programs and practices; (ii) the program has been reported in a peer-reviewed journal as having positive effects on the primary targeted outcome; or (iii) the program has been documented as effective by informed experts and other sources. (b) If a law enforcement agency participates in a 24-7 sobriety program, the department shall assist in the creation and administration of the program in the manner provided in this section. (c) A 24-7 sobriety program shall have at least one testing location and two daily testing times approximately 12 hours apart. (d) An individual who is ordered by a judge to participate in the 24-7 sobriety program for a first conviction as defined in Subsection 41-6a-501(2) shall be required to participate in a 24-7 sobriety program for at least 30 days. (e) If an individual who is ordered by a judge to participate in the 24-7 sobriety program has a prior conviction as defined in Subsection 41-6a-501(2) that is within 10 years of the current conviction under Section 41-6a-502 or the commission of the offense upon which the current conviction is based, the individual shall be required to participate in a 24-7 sobriety program for at least one year. (5) (a) If a law enforcement agency participates in a 24-7 sobriety program, the law enforcement agency may designate an entity to provide the testing services or to take any other action required or authorized to be provided by the law enforcement agency pursuant to this section, except that the law enforcement agency's designee may not determine whether an individual is required to participate in the 24-7 sobriety program. (b) Subject to the requirement in Subsection (4)(c), the law enforcement agency shall establish the testing locations and times for the county. (6) (a) The commissioner of the department shall establish a data management technology plan for data collection on 24-7 sobriety program participants. (b) All required data related to participants in the 24-7 sobriety program shall be received into the data management technology plan. (c) The data collected under this Subsection (6) is owned by the state. (7) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules to implement this section. (b) The rules under Subsection (7)(a) shall: (i) provide for the nature and manner of testing and the procedures and apparatus to be used for testing; (ii) establish reasonable participation and testing fees for the program, including the collection of fees to pay the cost of installation, monitoring, and deactivation of any testing device; (iii) establish a process for determining indigency and waiving of a portion of the participation and testing fees for indigent individuals in accordance with Subsection (8); (iv) require and provide for the approval of a 24-7 sobriety program data management technology plan that shall be used by the department and participating law enforcement agencies to manage testing, data access, fees and fee payments, and any required reports; and (v) establish a model sanctioning schedule for program noncompliance. (8) (a) The department may waive the department's portion of the participation and testing fees, entirely or in part, for individuals who meet the requirements for indigency provided in Section 78B-22-202. (b) The department may not waive the portion of the participation and testing fees that are retained by a participating law enforcement agency or testing program site. (c) The department may periodically adjust participation and testing fees to offset lost program revenue resulting from any fee waivers. (d) If an individual for whom the department waived fees under this Subsection (8) fails to successfully complete all of the requirements of the 24-7 sobriety program, a court may order the individual to pay the department for any waived fees.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1318 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1318
§ 41-1a-1318. Second degree felony -- Fraudulent alteration of identification number.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a second degree felony for a person with fraudulent intent to: (a) deface, destroy, or alter the identification number or state assigned identification number of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer; (b) place or stamp, without authority by the division, something other than the original identification or state assigned identification number upon a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer; or (c) sell or offer for sale a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer bearing an altered or defaced identification or state assigned identification number other than the original or the state assigned identification number. (2) This section does not prevent any manufacturer, importer, or any agent, other than a dealer, from placing or stamping in the ordinary course of business numbers on motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers registered under this chapter. (3) This section does not prohibit the restoration by an owner of an original identification number when the restoration is made under permit issued by the division.
Utah Code § 41-6a-508 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-508
§ 41-6a-508. Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.
Status: in_force

A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for a violation of Section 41-6a-502 when the peace officer has probable cause to believe the violation has occurred, although not in the peace officer's presence, and if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the violation was committed by the person.
Utah Code § 41-3-409 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-409
§ 41-3-409. Certificate of title -- Brand -- Reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer, its agent, or a dealer who accepts the return of a nonconforming vehicle, shall: (1) immediately upon receipt, cause the words "MANUFACTURER BUYBACK NONCONFORMING VEHICLE" to be clearly and conspicuously stamped on the face of the original certificate of title, the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, or other evidence of ownership; and (2) within 10 days of receipt of the certificate of title, Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, or other evidence of ownership, submit a copy of the face of that stamped document to the Motor Vehicle Division of the Tax Commission.
Utah Code § 41-3-404 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-404
§ 41-3-404. Right of action against dealer, salesperson, crusher, body shop, or surety on bond.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may maintain an action against a dealer, crusher, or body shop on the corporate surety bond if: (a) the person suffers a loss or damage because of: (i) fraud; (ii) fraudulent representation; or (iii) a violation of Section 41-3-210; and (b) the loss or damage results from the action of: (i) a licensed dealer; (ii) a licensed dealer's salesperson acting on behalf of the dealer or within the scope of the salesperson's employment; (iii) a licensed crusher; or (iv) a body shop. (2) Successive recovery against a surety on a bond is permitted, but the total aggregate liability on the bond to all persons making claims, regardless of the number of claimants or the number of years a bond remains in force, may not exceed the amount of the bond. (3) A cause of action may not be maintained against any surety under any bond required under this chapter except as provided in Section 41-3-205.
Utah Code § 41-8-3 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-8 / § 41-8-3
§ 41-8-3. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of: (a) six months from the date the person's driver license was issued; or (b) the person reaches 18 years of age. (2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle: (a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver; (b) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or (c) in an emergency. (3) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is an infraction. (4) (a) Enforcement of this section by state or local law enforcement officers shall be only as a secondary action when an operator of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of Title 41, Motor Vehicles, other than this section, or for another offense. (b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if: (i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and (ii) the seizure or impoundment is not otherwise authorized under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1608, or 73-18-20.1 or required under Section 41-6a-527.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1001 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1001
§ 41-1a-1001. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in Sections 41-1a-1001 through 41-1a-1008: (1) "Certified vehicle inspector" means a person employed by the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division as qualified through experience, training, or both to identify and analyze damage to vehicles with either unibody or conventional frames. (2) "Major component part" means: (a) the front body component of a motor vehicle consisting of the structure forward of the firewall; (b) the passenger body component of a motor vehicle including the firewall, roof, and extending to and including the rear-most seating; (c) the rear body component of a motor vehicle consisting of the main cross member directly behind the rear-most seating excluding any auxiliary seating and structural body assembly rear of the cross members; and (d) the frame of a motor vehicle consisting of the structural member that supports the auto body. (3) (a) "Major damage" means damage to a major component part of the motor vehicle requiring 10 or more hours to repair or replace, as determined by a collision estimating guide recognized by the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division. (b) For purposes of Subsection (3)(a) repair or replacement hours do not include time spent on cosmetic repairs. (4) "Nonrepairable certificate" means a certificate of ownership issued for a nonrepairable vehicle. (5) "Nonrepairable vehicle" means a vehicle of a type otherwise subject to registration that: (a) has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap metal or that the owner irreversibly designates as a source of parts or scrap metal or for destruction; (b) (i) has little or no resale value other than its worth as a source of a vehicle identification number that could be used illegally; and (ii) (A) has been substantially stripped as a result of theft; or (B) is missing all of the bolt-on sheet metal body panels, all of the doors and hatches, substantially all of the interior components, and substantially all of the grill and light assemblies; or (c) is a substantially burned vehicle that: (i) has burned to the extent that there are no more usable or repairable body or interior components, tires and wheels, or drive train components; or (ii) the owner irreversibly designates for destruction or as having little or no resale value other than its worth as a source of scrap metal or as a source of a vehicle identification number that could be used illegally. (6) "Owner" means the person who has the legal right to possession of the vehicle. (7) (a) "Salvage certificate" means a certificate of ownership issued for a salvage vehicle before a new certificate of title is issued for the vehicle. (b) A salvage certificate is not valid for registration purposes. (8) "Salvage vehicle" means any vehicle: (a) damaged by collision, flood, or other occurrence to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or (b) that has been declared a salvage vehicle by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction, but is not precluded from further registration and titling.
Utah Code § 41-12a-507 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-507
§ 41-12a-507. Cooperation with other states.
Status: in_force

(1) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended under this chapter, the department shall send a certified copy of the record of the action to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses and registration certificates in the state in which the nonresident resides, if the law of the other state provides for action similar to that provided for in Subsection (2). (2) Upon receipt of certification from the official of another state that the operating privilege of a Utah resident has been suspended in the other state for failure to deposit post-accident security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the deposit in Utah, the department shall suspend the license of the resident if the resident was the operator, and all of the resident's registrations if the resident was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in the accident. These suspensions continue until the Utah resident furnishes evidence of the resident's compliance with the law of the other state relating to the deposit of post-accident security.
Utah Code § 41-6a-513 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-513
§ 41-6a-513. Acceptance of plea of guilty to DUI -- Restrictions -- Verification of prior violations -- Prosecutor to examine defendant's record.
Status: in_force

(1) An entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to a criminal charge under Section 41-6a-502 is invalid unless the prosecutor agrees to the plea: (a) in open court; (b) in writing; or (c) by another means of communication which the court finds adequate to record the prosecutor's agreement. (2) (a) Prior to agreeing to a plea of guilty or no contest under Subsection (1), the prosecutor shall examine the criminal history or driver license record of the defendant to determine if the defendant's record contains a conviction, arrest, or charge for: (i) more than one prior violation within the previous 10 years of any offense that, if the defendant were convicted, would qualify as a conviction as defined in Subsection 41-6a-501(2); (ii) a felony violation of: (A) Section 41-6a-502; or (B) Section 76-5-102.1; or (iii) a violation of Section 76-5-207. (b) If the defendant's record contains a conviction or unresolved arrest or charge for an offense listed in Subsection (2)(a), a plea may only be accepted if: (i) approved by: (A) a district attorney; (B) a deputy district attorney; (C) a county attorney; (D) a deputy county attorney; (E) the attorney general; or (F) an assistant attorney general; and (ii) the attorney giving approval under Subsection (2)(b)(i) has felony jurisdiction over the case.
Utah Code § 41-12a-409 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-409
§ 41-12a-409. Power to require proof of owner's or operator's security in other form.
Status: in_force

If, after a hearing, the department determines that a particular proof of owner's or operator's security filed under this chapter no longer fulfills the purposes for which it is required, the department shall require proof of security in another permitted form. Pending the filing of the other proof, the department shall suspend the license and registration or the nonresident's operating privilege.
Utah Code § 41-1a-711 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-711
§ 41-1a-711. Compliance of foreign motor vehicle required prior to sale -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not knowingly sell or offer for sale in this state any vehicle referred to in Section 41-1a-225 without providing to the purchaser at the time of purchase evidence of: (a) legal entry of the vehicle into the United States from the United States Customs Service; and (b) compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the vehicle. (2) It is a class A misdemeanor to violate this section.
Utah Code § 41-3-211 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-211
§ 41-3-211. Unlawful acts or practices.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee may not knowingly or intentionally engage in any of the following unlawful acts or practices: (a) provide a financial institution or person being contacted to provide financing for the purchase of a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle contract of sale, document of sale, contract, request for proposal, or other document that does not accurately state: (i) the terms of the motor vehicle purchase; or (ii) if the vehicle is a rebuilt vehicle; (b) sell a motor vehicle to a purchaser that is subject to financing that is not the motor vehicle described in a motor vehicle contract of sale, document of sale, contract, request for proposal, or other document as of the time the contract of sale, document of sale, contract, request for proposal, or other document provided to the financial institution or person providing financing; (c) make payments on any loan or lease on a motor vehicle subject to a loan or lease that is subject to the payoff requirements of Subsection 41-3-402(1); or (d) except as provided in Subsection (3), require a purchaser to pay as a condition of the sale: (i) an amount higher than the negotiated purchase price; or (ii) any fee or charge in addition to the negotiated purchase price. (2) The provisions of Subsection (1)(c) do not prohibit a dealer from making one or more loan or lease payments for a motor vehicle if making the payments is: (a) stated in writing in a motor vehicle contract of sale, document of sale, contract, request for proposal, or other document; or (b) stated in the notice to the lienholder of the trade-in of the vehicle as required by Subsection 41-3-402(5). (3) Subsection (1)(d) does not prohibit a licensee from charging any of the following in addition to the negotiated purchase price detailed on the transaction disclosure form required pursuant to Section 41-3-401.6: (a) a temporary permit fee pursuant to Section 41-1a-211; (b) a fee required in Chapter 1a, Part 5, Titling Requirement; (c) motor vehicle registration fees required under this title; (d) a dealer documentary service fee as described in rules made in accordance with Sections 41-3-301 and 41-3-302; (e) sales and use taxes as required by Title 59, Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act; (f) for the purchase of a semi-tractor with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 14,000 pounds, an increase to the negotiated purchase price paid by the licensee that is imposed by the manufacturer after the negotiated purchase price is determined by the licensee and the purchaser; or (g) any other tax or fee required by federal or state law to be paid by the purchaser of a motor vehicle. (4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a person who violates the provisions of this section is subject to the penalties provided in Section 41-3-701 and Subsection 41-3-702(1)(a). (b) A person who violates Subsection (1)(d) is subject to the penalties provided in Subsection 41-3-702(1)(c). (5) (a) Subsection (1)(d) does not apply to a sale at auction and does not prohibit a licensee who conducts an auction from charging the winning bidder fees related to the auction or other vehicle-related services. (b) Subsection (1)(d) does not apply to the sale of motor vehicles in a fleet transaction.
Utah Code § 41-12a-408 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-408
§ 41-12a-408. Substitution of forms of proof of owner's or operator's security.
Status: in_force

The department shall consent to the cancellation of any bond or certificate of insurance or the department shall direct and the state treasurer shall return any money or securities to the person entitled to them upon the substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of owner's or operator's security in a manner allowed under Section 41-12a-401.
Utah Code § 41-12a-502 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-12a / § 41-12a-502
§ 41-12a-502. Accident reports.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Accident reports required under Section 41-6a-402 shall contain information to enable the department to determine whether the owner and operator of the automobile involved in the accident were in compliance with the security requirement of Section 41-12a-301. (b) The information may consist of identifying the policy, bond, or certificate's issuer and number. (c) The department may rely upon the accuracy of the information unless it has reason to believe that it is erroneous. (2) (a) The operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident shall, unless physically incapable, make an accident report. (b) If the operator is physically incapable, the owner shall, if physically capable, make a report within 10 days of learning of the accident. (c) The operator and owner shall furnish any additional relevant information the department reasonably requests. (3) Failure to report an accident as required under Section 41-6a-402 shall be punished as set forth under Subsection 41-6a-402(5).
Utah Code § 41-6a-1707 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1707
§ 41-6a-1707. Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade -- Sufficient space required.
Status: in_force

The operator of a vehicle may not enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, or railroad trains notwithstanding any traffic-control signal indication to proceed.
Utah Code § 41-6a-303 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-303
§ 41-6a-303. Definition of reduced speed school zone -- Operation of warning lights -- School crossing guard requirements -- Responsibility provisions -- Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section "reduced speed school zone" means a designated length of a highway extending from a school zone speed limit sign with warning lights operating to an end school zone sign. (2) The Department of Transportation for state highways and local highway authorities for highways under their jurisdiction: (a) shall establish reduced speed school zones at elementary schools after written assurance by a local highway authority that the local highway authority complies with Subsections (3) and (4); and (b) may establish reduced speed school zones for secondary schools at the request of the local highway authority. (3) For all reduced speed school zones on highways, including state highways within the jurisdictional boundaries of a local highway authority, the local highway authority shall: (a) (i) provide shuttle service across highways for school children; or (ii) provide, train, and supervise school crossing guards in accordance with this section; (b) provide for the: (i) operation of reduced speed school zones, including providing power to warning lights and turning on and off the warning lights as required under Subsections (4) and (5); and (ii) maintenance of reduced speed school zones except on state highways as provided in Section 41-6a-302; and (c) notify the Department of Transportation of reduced speed school zones on state highways that are in need of maintenance. (4) While children are going to or leaving school during opening and closing hours all reduced speed school zones shall have: (a) the warning lights operating on each school zone speed limit sign; and (b) a school crossing guard present if the reduced speed school zone is for an elementary school. (5) The warning lights on a school zone speed limit sign may not be operating except as provided under Subsection (4). (6) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation shall make rules establishing criteria and specifications for the: (i) establishment, location, and operation of school crosswalks, school zones, and reduced speed school zones; (ii) training, use, and supervision of school crossing guards at elementary schools and secondary schools; and (iii) content and implementation of child access routing plans under Section 53G-4-402. (b) If a school crosswalk is established at a signalized intersection in accordance with the requirements of this section, a local highway authority may reduce the speed limit at the signalized intersection to 20 miles per hour for a highway under its jurisdiction. (7) Each local highway authority shall pay for providing, training, and supervising school crossing guards in accordance with this section. (8) Each local highway authority shall ensure that any training described in this section complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements.
Utah Code § 41-1a-412 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-412
§ 41-1a-412. Design of personalized plates.
Status: in_force

The personalized license plate shall be the same color and design as a regular license plate designed for the type of vehicle being licensed and shall consist of numbers, letters, or any combination as fixed by the division, provided that there are no conflicts with existing or anticipated license plate series.
Utah Code § 41-1a-704 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-704
§ 41-1a-704. Transfer by operation of law.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided under Subsection (2), if the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer: (a) the registration of the vehicle expires; and (b) the vehicle may not be operated upon a highway until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle applies for and obtains a valid registration or temporary permit. (2) (a) A vehicle under Subsection (1) may be operated on the highways by the person entitled to its possession or his legal representative, for a distance not exceeding 75 miles, upon displaying on the vehicle the license plate or plates issued to the former owner. (b) If title is vested in a person holding a lien or encumbrance on the vehicle, the new title holder may apply to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division for special plates issued under Section 41-3-505 to transporters and may operate the repossessed vehicle under the special plate for the purposes of: (i) transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse; or (ii) demonstrating the vehicle for sale. (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-3-503 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-503
§ 41-3-503. Special plates -- Issuance.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of Subsections (3), (4), and (5), the division may issue special plates under Section 41-3-501 as necessary to conduct the business of the dealer, dismantler, manufacturer, remanufacturer, or transporter applying for the plates. (2) Each plate issued shall contain a number or symbol distinguishing it from every other plate. (3) Except as provided under Subsection (4), the division may issue five special dealer plates to each dealer licensed under this chapter plus one additional special dealer plate for every 25 motor vehicles the dealer sells each year. (4) A dealer licensed under this chapter who does not sell at least three new or used motor vehicles in any 12-month period may not be issued or have renewed any special dealer plates. (5) (a) (i) The division shall determine, at least annually, the number of special dealer plates to be issued or renewed to each dealer before issuing or renewing any special dealer plates. (ii) In determining the number of special plates to be issued to a dealer, the division shall use the past motor vehicle sales history of the dealer. (b) If no sales history is available, the division may use generally accepted motor vehicle sales projections based on: (i) written forecasts submitted by the dealer to motor vehicle manufacturers, financial institutions, or bonding and insurance companies; (ii) the dealer's inventory of motor vehicles available for sale; or (iii) written verification of credit extended to the dealer by financial institutions for financing the dealer's inventory of motor vehicles available for sale. (6) (a) The division may recall, redesign, and reissue special plates under this part, as needed to administer the provisions of this title. (b) All special plates shall be designed in conformity with Sections 41-1a-401, 41-1a-402, and 41-1a-403.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1121 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1121
§ 41-6a-1121. Electric unicycles.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric unicycle is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle. (b) For an individual operating an electric unicycle, the following provisions do not apply: (i) seating positions and handle bar usage under Sections 41-6a-1112 and 41-6a-1501; (ii) required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506; and (iii) driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202. (c) A individual may operate an electric unicycle across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the individual may not operate the electric unicycle in a negligent manner in the crosswalk: (i) so as to collide with a: (A) pedestrian; or (B) individual operating a bicycle, vehicle, or device propelled by human power; or (ii) at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. (2) An individual may not operate an electric unicycle: (a) on public property posted as an area prohibiting bicycles; (b) that has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer's design, except for an alteration by, or done at the request of, an individual who rents the electric unicycle to lower the maximum speed for the electric unicycle; or (c) at a speed of greater than 28 miles per hour or in violation of Subsection 41-6a-1115.1(3). (3) A individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-1a-1303 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-1303
§ 41-1a-1303. Driving without registration or certificate of title.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Section 41-1a-211 or 41-1a-1303.5, a person may not drive or move, or an owner may not knowingly permit to be driven or moved upon any highway any vehicle of a type required to be registered in this state: (a) that is not properly registered or for which a certificate of title has not been issued or applied for; or (b) for which the required fee has not been paid. (2) Subject to Subsection 53-8-209(3), a violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1717 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1717
§ 41-6a-1717. Smoking in a vehicle prohibited when child is present -- Penalty -- Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "smoking" has the same meaning as defined in Section 26B-7-501. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle if a child who is 15 years old or younger is a passenger in the vehicle. (b) A person may smoke in a motor vehicle while a child who is 15 years old or younger is a passenger in the vehicle if the person: (i) is operating a convertible or open-body type motor vehicle; and (ii) the roof on the convertible or open-body type motor vehicle is in the open-air mode. (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and is subject to a maximum fine of $45. (4) Until July 1, 2014, a peace officer may not issue a citation to an individual for a violation of this section but shall issue the individual a warning informing the individual that smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle if a child who is 15 years old or younger is a passenger in the vehicle. (5) The court may suspend the fine for a violation of this section if: (a) the person has not previously been convicted of a violation of this section; and (b) the person proves to the court that the person has enrolled in a smoking cessation program. (6) Enforcement of this section by a state or local law enforcement officer shall be only as a secondary action when the vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation by any person in the vehicle of Title 41, Motor Vehicles, other than this section, or for another offense. (7) A violation of this section may not be used as a basis for or evidence of child abuse or neglect.
Utah Code § 41-3-406 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-406
§ 41-3-406. Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 41-3-406 through 41-3-414 are known as the "Motor Vehicle Buyback Disclosure Act."
Utah Code § 41-6a-1307 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1307
§ 41-6a-1307. School bus parking zones -- Establishment -- Uniform markings -- Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "school bus parking zone" means a parking space that is clearly identified as reserved for use by a school bus. (2) A highway authority for highways under its jurisdiction and school boards for roadways located on school property may establish and locate school bus parking zones in accordance with specifications established under Subsection (3). (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation, after consultation with local highway authorities and school boards which may include input from school traffic safety committees established under Section 53G-4-402, shall make rules establishing specifications for uniform signage or markings to clearly identify school bus parking zones. (4) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle other than a school bus, whether occupied or not, in a clearly identified school bus parking zone. (5) (a) A violation of Subsection (4) is an infraction. (b) A person who violates Subsection (4) shall pay a minimum fine of $75.
Utah Code § 41-1a-506 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-506
§ 41-1a-506. Exceptions to title requirements for manufactured homes or mobile homes.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufactured home or mobile home in this state is subject to the titling provisions of this part except: (a) a manufactured home or mobile home owned and operated by the federal government; and (b) a manufactured home or mobile home that has been converted to real property under Section 70D-2-401. (2) A manufactured home or mobile home previously converted to real property but that has been separated from the real property is subject to the titling provisions of this part upon separation.
Utah Code § 41-21-6 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-21 / § 41-21-6
§ 41-21-6. Revocation of registration -- Powers of tax commission.
Status: in_force

10/1/2026The tax commission may revoke the registration of a vintage vehicle for failure to comply with this chapter.
Utah Code § 41-1a-517 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-517
§ 41-1a-517. Change of name -- New title.
Status: in_force

(1) If the name of any person who has made application for or obtained a certificate of title is legally changed, the person shall surrender the certificate and file an application for a new certificate of title. (2) The division upon receipt of the required fees shall issue a new certificate of title.
Utah Code § 41-3-604 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-3 / § 41-3-604
§ 41-3-604. Fee to cover the cost of electronic payments.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Electronic payment" has the same meaning as defined in Section 41-1a-1221. (b) "Electronic payment fee" has the same meaning as defined in Section 41-1a-1221. (2) (a) The division may collect a fee to cover the cost of electronic payments on the following transactions: (i) each purchase or renewal of a license under Section 41-3-202; (ii) each purchase of a book of temporary permits under Section 41-3-302; (iii) each penalty issued for a delinquent temporary permit under Section 41-3-302; (iv) each purchase of an in-transit permit under Section 41-3-305; (v) each purchase of a loaded demonstration permit under Section 41-3-502; (vi) each purchase of a license plate under Section 41-3-503; and (vii) each purchase of a salvage vehicle buyer license under Section 41-3-202. (b) The fee described in Subsection (2)(a): (i) shall be imposed regardless of the method of payment for a particular transaction; and (ii) need not be separately identified from the fees and penalty described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through (vii). (3) The division shall establish the fee under Subsection (2)(a) according to the procedures and requirements of Section 63J-1-504. (4) A fee imposed under this section: (a) shall be deposited in the Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by Section 41-1a-121; and (b) is not subject to Subsection 63J-1-105(3) or (4).
Utah Code § 41-6a-1106 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1106
§ 41-6a-1106. Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians.
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power shall: (a) yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian; and (b) give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. (2) A person 18 years of age or older may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway in a crosswalk, where prohibited by a traffic-control device or ordinance. (3) A person may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power in a negligent manner so as to collide with a: (a) pedestrian; or (b) person operating a: (i) bicycle; or (ii) vehicle or device propelled by human power. (4) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a driveway, or across a roadway on a crosswalk may not operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. (5) Except as provided under Subsections (1) and (4), a person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
Utah Code § 41-1a-210 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-210
§ 41-1a-210. Examination of registration records and indices of stolen and recovered vehicles.
Status: in_force

The division upon receiving application for original registration of a vehicle shall first check the identification number shown in the application against the indices of registered vehicles and against indices of stolen and recovered vehicles.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1620 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1620
§ 41-6a-1620. Departmental approval of lighting devices or safety equipment.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The department shall approve or disapprove any lighting device or other safety equipment, component or assembly of a type for which approval is specifically required under this part. (b) The department shall consider the part for approval within a reasonable time after approval has been requested. (2) (a) The department shall establish a procedure for the submission, review, approval, disapproval, issuance of an approval certificate, and the expiration or renewal of approval for any part under Subsection (1). (b) (i) The procedure may provide for submission of the part to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators as the agent of the department. (ii) Approval issued by the association under Subsection (2)(b)(i) shall have the same force and effect as if it has been issued by the department. (c) The department shall maintain and publish lists of all parts, devices, components, or assemblies which have been approved by the department. (d) A part approved under this section is valid unless revoked under Section 41-6a-1621 or unless the department requires it to be renewed under rules made under Section 41-6a-1601.
Utah Code § 41-22-15 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-22 / § 41-22-15
§ 41-22-15. Permission required for race or organized event.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may organize, promote, or hold an off-highway vehicle race or other organized event on any land or highway within this state, except as permitted by the appropriate agency or landowner having jurisdiction over the land or highway. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-6a-1611 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-6a / § 41-6a-1611
§ 41-6a-1611. Hazard warning lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) A vehicle manufactured with hazard warning lights shall be equipped with hazard warning lights for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (2) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (1), a bus, truck, truck-tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with hazard warning lights if the bus, truck, truck-tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer is 80 inches or more in overall width or 30 feet or more in overall length. (3) The hazard warning lights required under this section shall comply with rules made by the department under Section 41-6a-1601. (4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Utah Code § 41-22-20 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-22 / § 41-22-20
§ 41-22-20. Public land administrating agencies to develop facilities and programs.
Status: in_force

All public land administering agencies are encouraged: (1) to develop and maintain trails, parking areas, rest rooms, and other related facilities appropriate to off-highway vehicle use; and (2) to promote the safety, enjoyment, and responsible use of all forms of this recreational activity.
Utah Code § 41-1a-710 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-1a / § 41-1a-710
§ 41-1a-710. Certificate of origin required for acquisition or resale of vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
Status: in_force

(1) A dealer may not acquire a new vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor without obtaining a manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin. (2) A manufacturer, importer, dealer, or other person may not sell or otherwise dispose of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for purposes of resale without delivering a manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin to the purchaser or the new owner. (3) The division may prescribe uniform standards for the size and content of certificates of origin.
Utah Code § 41-26-104 — Utah Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41-26 / § 41-26-104
§ 41-26-104. Licensing -- Responsibility for compliant operation of ADS-equipped vehicles.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws: (1) (a) When an ADS is operating a motor vehicle, the ADS is the operator, and shall satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a conventional driver in operation of the vehicle. (b) The ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle and is not required to be licensed to operate the vehicle. (2) (a) If a vehicle with an engaged level three ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until disengagement of the ADS. (b) If a vehicle with an engaged level four or five ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until or unless a human user begins to operate the vehicle. (3) The ADS is responsible for compliant operation of an ADS-equipped vehicle when the ADS is engaged.