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UT Code § 72-7-207 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 2 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 207 - Junkyards not adaptable to screening -- Authority of department to acquire land -- Compensation.

72-7-207. Junkyards not adaptable to screening -- Authority of department to acquire land -- Compensation.    (1) If the department determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate and primary systems will not permit adequate screening of junkyards or that screening would not be economically feasible, the department may acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or eminent domain the interests in lands necessary to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal of the junkyards.     (2) If the department determines that it is in the best interests of the state, it may acquire lands, or interests in lands, necessary to provide adequate screening of junkyards.     (3) The acquisitions provided for in this section may not be undertaken unless:   (a) the necessary federal funds for participation have been appropriated by the federal government and are immediately available to the state; and     (b) the department has received approval to seek federal grants, loans, or participation in federal programs under Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act.       (4) Damages resulting from any taking of property in eminent domain shall be ascertained in the manner provided by law.     (5) Just compensation shall be paid the owner for the relocation, removal, or disposal of a junkyard lawfully established under the laws of this state and which must be relocated, removed, or disposed of under this part.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-208 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 2 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 208 - Junkyard operated in violation of provisions is public nuisance -- Abatement -- Adjudicative proceedings -- Judicial review -- Costs of abatement.

72-7-208. Junkyard operated in violation of provisions is public nuisance -- Abatement -- Adjudicative proceedings -- Judicial review -- Costs of abatement.    (1) The establishment, operation, or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this part is a public nuisance.     (2) The department shall:   (a) enforce the provisions of this part and administrative rules the department makes under this part; and     (b) except as provided in Subsection (3) and in its enforcement of the provisions of this part, comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.       (3)   (a) The district court has jurisdiction to review by trial de novo all final orders of the department under this part resulting from formal and informal adjudicative proceedings.     (b) Venue for judicial review of final orders of the department is in the county in which the junkyard is located.       (4) If the department is granted a judgment, the department is entitled to take action necessary to cause the nuisance to be abated and is entitled to recover from the responsible person, firm, or corporation, jointly and severally:   (a) the costs and expenses incurred in abating the nuisance; and     (b) $10 for each day the junkyard was maintained following the expiration of 10 days after notice of agency action was filed and served under Section 63G-4-201.      Amended by Chapter 140, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-209 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 2 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 209 - Enforcement authority -- Agreements with United States.

72-7-209. Enforcement authority -- Agreements with United States.    (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules:   (a) governing the materials that may be used for screening and the location, construction, and maintenance of screening for junkyards; and     (b) implementing and enforcing this part.       (2) The department may:   (a) enter into agreements with the secretary pursuant to Title 23, United States Code as amended, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems; and     (b) take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of the agreements.      Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-210 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 2 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 210 - Present ordinances or regulations may be stricter.

72-7-210. Present ordinances or regulations may be stricter.  Nothing in this part affects the provisions of any lawful ordinance or regulation which is more restrictive than the provisions of this part.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 301 - Liability for damage to highway, highway equipment, or highway sign -- Liability for damage to highway from illegal operation of oversize or overweight vehicles -- Recovery.

 Effective 5/5/2021  72-7-301. Liability for damage to highway, highway equipment, or highway sign -- Liability for damage to highway from illegal operation of oversize or overweight vehicles -- Recovery.    (1) A person who by any means willfully or negligently injures or damages any highway, highway equipment, or highway sign is liable for the damage.     (2) A person who operates or moves any vehicle or object on any highway is liable for all damage that the highway sustains from:   (a) any illegal operation or movement of a vehicle or object; and     (b) any vehicle or object that exceeds the maximum size, weight, or load limitations specified by law, with or without authority of an oversize or overweight permit.       (3)   (a) Except under Subsection (3)(b), if the operator is not the owner of the vehicle or object but is operating or moving the vehicle or object with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and operator are jointly and severally liable under Subsection (2) for any damage caused to a highway by the operation or movement of the vehicle or object.     (b) An operator who is not the owner of the vehicle or object and who under an express or implied condition of his employment or any privilege related to his employment is required to operate or move a vehicle or object in violation of Part 4, Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations, is not liable for any damage caused to a highway by the illegal operation or movement of the vehicle or object.       (4) The value of the property damaged may be recovered in a civil action brought by the highway authority having jurisdiction over the property damaged.     (5)   (a) For purposes of this section, the value of the damaged property includes the full cost to:   (i) repair the damaged property; or     (ii) replace the damaged property with a replacement that is functionally equivalent to the property that was damaged.       (b) Except for the replacement of a damaged motor vehicle, the costs described in Subsection (5)(a) may not be reduced based on the depreciated value of the damaged property at the time the damage occurs.      Amended by Chapter 239, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 302 - Damage to signs, warnings, or barriers -- Penalty.

72-7-302. Damage to signs, warnings, or barriers -- Penalty.    (1) A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor who willfully and unlawfully removes, defaces, or interferes with any highway sign, signal, notice, warning, or barrier.     (2) A person who commits an offense under Subsection (1) that results in an injury to a person or damage to property is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.    Amended by Chapter 140, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 303 - Escaping water and other obstructions -- Injuring or obstructing highway -- Penalty for violations.

72-7-303. Escaping water and other obstructions -- Injuring or obstructing highway -- Penalty for violations.    (1) A person may not willfully or carelessly:   (a) obstruct or damage any public highway by causing or permitting flow or seepage of water;     (b) permit water under the person's control to escape in any manner that results in damage to a public highway;     (c) place or leave, or cause to be placed or left, anything upon a public highway in a way that obstructs travel or that endangers property or persons passing on the highway.       (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 304 - Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.

72-7-304. Injury to trees on highways -- Penalty for violations.    (1) A person may not dig up, cut down, or otherwise willfully damage or destroy any shade, ornamental, or other tree, planted and standing on any public highway in conformity to law.     (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is liable to the owner of the tree for treble the amount of damages sustained.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 305 - Driving animals over highways -- Liability for damages.

72-7-305. Driving animals over highways -- Liability for damages.    (1) Except for a livestock highway, a person who drives a herd of domestic animals over a public highway is liable for any damage done by the animals in destroying the banks or rolling rocks into or upon the highway.     (2) The damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 3 - Highway Damage Liability|Section 306 - Limited highways -- Penalty for driving animals over.

72-7-306. Limited highways -- Penalty for driving animals over.    (1) A highway authority may declare a public highway that is laid out through improved lands that are not protected by fences along the lines of the highway passing through it, to be limited highways. A notice to that effect shall be posted at each end of a limited highway.     (2) A person who willfully drives any band or herd of domestic animals over a limited highway except during the time that the abutting lands are thrown open to the public by the owners for grazing purposes, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 4 - Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations|Section 403 - Towing requirements and limitations on towing.

 Effective 5/10/2016  72-7-403. Towing requirements and limitations on towing.    (1)   (a) The draw-bar or other connection between any two vehicles, one of which is towing or drawing the other on a highway, may not exceed 15 feet in length from one vehicle to the other except:   (i) in the case of a connection between any two vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or structural material that cannot be dismembered when transported upon a pole trailer as defined in Section 41-6a-102; or     (ii) when operated under a permit under Section 72-7-406.       (b) When the connection between the two vehicles is a chain, rope, or cable, a red flag or other signal or cloth not less than 12 inches both in length and width shall be displayed on or near the midpoint of the connection.       (2) A person may not operate a combination of vehicles when any trailer, semitrailer, or other vehicle being towed:   (a) whips or swerves from side to side dangerously or unreasonably; or     (b) fails to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle.       (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-405 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 4 - Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations|Section 405 - Measuring vehicles for size and weight compliance -- Summary powers of peace officers -- Penalty for violations.

 Effective 5/10/2016  72-7-405. Measuring vehicles for size and weight compliance -- Summary powers of peace officers -- Penalty for violations.    (1) Any peace officer having reason to believe that the height, width, length, or weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful may require the operator to stop the vehicle and submit to a measurement or weighing of the vehicle and load.     (2) A peace officer may require that the vehicle be driven to the nearest scales or port-of-entry if the scales or port-of-entry is within three miles.     (3)   (a) A peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent may measure or weigh a vehicle and vehicle load for compliance with this chapter.     (b) If, upon measuring or weighing a vehicle and load, it is determined that the height, width, length, or weight is unlawful, the measuring or weighing peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent may require the operator to park the vehicle in a suitable place. The vehicle shall remain parked until the vehicle or its load is adjusted or a portion of the load is removed to conform to legal limits. All materials unloaded shall be cared for by the owner or operator of the vehicle at his risk.       (4) An operator who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle and load to a measurement or weighing, or who fails or refuses when directed by a peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent to comply with this section is guilty of an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-407 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 4 - Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations|Section 407 - Implements of husbandry -- Escort vehicle requirements -- Oversize permit -- Penalty.

 Effective 5/10/2016  72-7-407. Implements of husbandry -- Escort vehicle requirements -- Oversize permit -- Penalty.    (1) As used in this section, "escort vehicle" means a motor vehicle, as defined under Section 41-1a-102, that has its emergency warning lights operating, and that is being used to warn approaching motorists by either preceding or following a slow or oversized vehicle, object, or implement of husbandry being moved on the highway.     (2) An implement of husbandry being moved on a highway shall be accompanied by:   (a) front and rear escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is 16 feet in width or greater unless the implement of husbandry is moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer or rancher's employees in connection with an agricultural operation; or     (b) one or more escort vehicles when the implement of husbandry is traveling on a highway where special hazards exist related to weather, pedestrians, other traffic, or highway conditions.       (3) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (2), a person may not move an implement of husbandry on a highway during hours of darkness without lights and reflectors as required under Section 41-6a-1608 or 41-6a-1609.     (4)   (a) Except for an implement of husbandry moved by a farmer or rancher or the farmer's or rancher's employees in connection with an agricultural operation, a person may not move an implement of husbandry on the highway without:   (i) an oversize permit obtained under Section 72-7-406 if required;     (ii) trained escort vehicle drivers and approved escort vehicles when required under Subsection (2); and     (iii) compliance with the vehicle weight requirements of Section 72-7-404.       (b)   (i) The department shall issue an annual oversize permit for the purpose of allowing the movement of implements of husbandry on the highways in accordance with this chapter.     (ii) The permit shall require the applicant to obtain verbal permission from the department for each trip involving the movement of an implement of husbandry 16 feet or greater in width.         (5) Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-408 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 4 - Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations|Section 408 - Highway authority -- Restrictions on highway use -- Erection and maintenance of signs designating restrictions -- Penalty.

 Effective 5/10/2016  72-7-408. Highway authority -- Restrictions on highway use -- Erection and maintenance of signs designating restrictions -- Penalty.    (1)   (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), a highway authority may by rule or ordinance prescribe procedures and criteria which prohibit the operation of any vehicle or impose restrictions on the weight of a vehicle upon any highway under its jurisdiction.     (b) A highway authority may impose restrictions for a highway under Subsection (1)(a) if an engineering inspection concludes that, due to deterioration caused by climatic conditions, a highway will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless certain vehicles are prohibited or vehicle weights are restricted.       (2) The highway authority imposing restrictions under this section shall erect signs citing the provisions of the rule or ordinance at each end of that portion of any highway affected. The restriction is effective only when the signs are erected and maintained.     (3) Any person who violates any restriction imposed under the authority of this section is guilty of an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 5 - Utah Outdoor Advertising Act|Section 501 - Purpose of part -- Utah-Federal Agreements ratified.

72-7-501. Purpose of part -- Utah-Federal Agreements ratified.    (1) The purpose of this part is to provide the statutory basis for the regulation of outdoor advertising consistent with zoning principles and standards and the public policy of this state in providing public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in highways, to preserve the natural scenic beauty of lands bordering on highways, and to ensure that outdoor advertising shall be continued as a standardized medium of communication throughout the state so that it is preserved and can continue to provide general information in the specific interest of the traveling public safely and effectively.     (2) It is the purpose of this part to provide a statutory basis for the reasonable regulation of outdoor advertising consistent with the customary use, zoning principles and standards, the protection of private property rights, and the public policy relating to areas adjacent to the interstate, federal aid primary highway existing as of June 1, 1991, and the national highway systems highways.     (3) The agreement entered into between the governor of the state of Utah and the Secretary of Transportation of the United States dated January 18, 1968, regarding the size, lighting, and spacing of outdoor advertising which may be erected and maintained within areas adjacent to the interstate, federal aid primary highway existing as of June 1, 1991, and national highway systems highways which are zoned commercial or industrial or in other unzoned commercial or industrial areas as defined pursuant to the terms of the agreement is hereby ratified and approved, subject to subsequent amendments.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 5 - Utah Outdoor Advertising Act|Section 503 - Advertising -- Permit required -- Penalty for violation.

 Effective 5/10/2016  72-7-503. Advertising -- Permit required -- Penalty for violation.    (1) It is unlawful for any person to place any form of advertising upon any part of the public domain, or within 660 feet of a public highway, except within the corporate limits of a city or town, and except upon land in private ownership situated along the highway, without first receiving a permit from the department, if a state highway, or from the county executive, if a county road.     (2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.    Amended by Chapter 299, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 72-7-504.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 72 - Transportation Code|Chapter 7 - Protection of Highways Act|Part 5 - Utah Outdoor Advertising Act|Section 504.5 - Public assembly facility signs -- Restrictions.

72-7-504.5. Public assembly facility signs -- Restrictions.    (1) Signs on the premises of a public assembly facility that do not bring rental income to the owner of the public assembly facility may advertise:   (a) the name of the facility, including identifiable venues or stores within the facility; and     (b) principal or accessory products or services offered on the property and activities conducted on the property as permitted by 23 C.F.R. Section 750.709, including:   (i) events being conducted in the facility or upon the premises, including the sponsor of the current event; and     (ii) products or services sold at the facility and activities conducted on the property that produce significant income to the operation of the facility.         (2) An advertising structure described in Subsection (1):   (a) shall be located on a public assembly facility or on a parcel contiguous to the public assembly facility;     (b) shall be under the same ownership as the public assembly facility; and     (c) may not be separated from the public assembly facility by a public road.       (3) An advertising structure described in Subsection (1) may only promote a maximum of seven major sponsors and the sponsor of a current event at any one time.     (4) An advertising structure described in Subsection (1) may not be located on narrow land held by easement or anything other than a fee interest unless it is a part of a public assembly facility.     (5) A public assembly facility is exempt from the requirement under this part to have a state outdoor advertising permit.    Amended by Chapter 346, 2011 General Session