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UT Code § 41-6a-708 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 708 - Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-708. Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.    (1)   (a) A highway authority may designate no-passing zones on any portion of a highway under its jurisdiction if the highway authority determines passing is especially hazardous.     (b) A highway authority shall designate a no-passing zone under Subsection (1)(a) by placing appropriate traffic-control devices on the highway.       (2) A person operating a vehicle may not drive on the left side of:   (a) the roadway within the no-passing zone; or     (b) any pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone.       (3) Subsection (2) does not apply:   (a) under the conditions described under Subsections 41-6a-701(1)(b) and (c); or     (b) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.       (4)A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-709 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 709 - One-way traffic.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-709. One-way traffic.    (1) A highway authority may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes under the highway authority's jurisdiction for one direction of vehicle travel at all times as indicated by traffic-control devices.     (2) On a roadway designated for one-way traffic, a person operating a vehicle shall operate the vehicle in the direction indicated by traffic-control devices.     (3) A person operating a vehicle in a roundabout shall operate the vehicle only to the right of the roundabout island.     (4) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-710 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 710 - Roadway divided into marked lanes -- Provisions -- Traffic-control devices.

 Affected by 63I-1-241 on 7/1/2022  Effective 5/14/2019  41-6a-710. Roadway divided into marked lanes -- Provisions -- Traffic-control devices.  On a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following provisions apply and any violation of this section is an infraction:  (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), a person operating a vehicle:   (i) shall keep the vehicle as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane; and     (ii) may not move the vehicle from the lane until the operator has reasonably determined the movement can be made safely.       (b) A determination under Subsection (1)(a)(ii) is reasonable if a reasonable person acting under the same conditions and having regard for actual and potential hazards then existing would determine that the movement could be made safely.     (c) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to an individual operating a motorcycle engaging in lane filtering as described in Section 41-6a-704.       (2)   (a) On a roadway divided into three or more lanes and providing for two-way movement of traffic, a person operating a vehicle may not drive in the center lane except:   (i) when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction, and when the center lane is:   (A) clear of traffic within a safe distance; and     (B) not a two-way left turn lane;       (ii) in preparation of making or completing a left turn in compliance with Section 41-6a-801; or     (iii) where the center lane is allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding as indicated by traffic-control devices.       (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a)(i) and in accordance with Subsection (1)(a), a person operating a vehicle may drive in a center lane that is a two-way left turn lane if:   (i) the center lane is:   (A) on a roadway divided into three or more lanes that provides for two-way movement of traffic; and     (B) clear of traffic within a safe distance;       (ii) there is only one lane of travel in the direction the person operating the vehicle is traveling; and     (iii) the person operating the vehicle is overtaking and passing a bicycle or moped that is moving at less than the reasonable speed of traffic that is present.         (3)   (a) A highway authority may erect traffic-control devices directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway.     (b) An operator of a vehicle shall obey the directions of a traffic-control device erected under Subsection (3)(a).      Amended by Chapter 49, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-711 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 711 - Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions -- Penalty.

 Effective 5/8/2018  41-6a-711. Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions -- Penalty.    (1) As used in this section, "connected platooning system" means a system that uses vehicle-to-vehicle communication to electronically coordinate the speed and braking of a lead vehicle with the speed and braking of one or more following vehicles.     (2) The operator of a vehicle:   (a) may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having regard for the:   (i) speed of the vehicles;     (ii) traffic upon the highway; and     (iii) condition of the highway; and       (b) shall follow at a distance so that at least two seconds elapse before reaching the location of the vehicle directly in front of the operator's vehicle.       (3) Subsection (2)(b) does not apply to:   (a) funeral processions or to congested traffic conditions resulting in prevailing vehicle speeds of less than 35 miles per hour; or     (b) the operator of a vehicle that is:   (i) part of a connected platooning system; and     (ii) not the lead vehicle.         (4) A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 263, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-712 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 712 - Divided highway -- Use of right-hand side -- Crossing only where permitted.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-712. Divided highway -- Use of right-hand side -- Crossing only where permitted.    (1) A person operating a vehicle on a divided highway shall use the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by a traffic-control device or a peace officer.     (2) A person operating a vehicle may not operate the vehicle over, across, or within any dividing space, median, or barrier of a divided highway, except when:   (a) authorized by a traffic-control device or a peace officer; or     (b) operating a tow truck in response to a customer service call and the tow truck motor carrier has already received authorization from the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the vehicle to be towed is located.       (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-713 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 713 - Driving over gore area or island prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalties.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-713. Driving over gore area or island prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalties.    (1)   (a) A person may not operate a vehicle over, across, or within any part of a gore area or an island.     (b) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to:   (i) a person operating a vehicle that is disabled; or     (ii) an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle under conditions described under Section 41-6a-208.         (2) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-714 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 714 - Freeway and controlled-access highways -- Driving onto and from highways where permitted.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-714. Freeway and controlled-access highways -- Driving onto and from highways where permitted.    (1) A person may not operate a vehicle onto or from any freeway or other controlled-access highway except at entrances and exits established by the highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway.     (2) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-715 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 715 - Controlled-access highways -- Prohibiting use by class or kind of traffic -- Traffic-control devices.

 Effective 5/14/2019  41-6a-715. Controlled-access highways -- Prohibiting use by class or kind of traffic -- Traffic-control devices.    (1) A highway authority may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access highway within its respective jurisdiction by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.     (2) A highway authority may restrict traffic on a highway to specific vehicle equipment of capabilities due to weather conditions for the safe movement of traffic.     (3) The highway authority shall erect and maintain traffic-control devices on the controlled-access highway on which the regulations or prohibitions are applicable.    Amended by Chapter 431, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-716 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 716 - Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-716. Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited.    (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.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-717 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing|Section 717 - Use of runaway vehicle ramps.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-717. Use of runaway vehicle ramps.    (1) A person may not use a runaway vehicle ramp unless the person is in an emergency situation requiring the use of the ramp to stop the person's vehicle.     (2) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a runaway vehicle ramp or in the pathway of the runaway vehicle ramp.     (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 8 - Turning and Signaling for Turns|Section 801 - Turning -- Manner -- Traffic-control devices.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-801. Turning -- Manner -- Traffic-control devices.  The operator of a vehicle shall make turns as follows, and a violation of this section is an infraction:  (1) Right turns: both a right turn and an approach for a right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.     (2) Left turns:   (a) the operator of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn from the extreme left-hand lane for traffic moving in the same direction;     (b) whenever practicable, shall be made by turning onto the roadway being entered in the extreme left-hand lane for traffic moving in the new direction, unless otherwise directed by a traffic-control device; and     (c) may be made on a highway across solid double yellow line pavement markings indicating a two-direction, no-passing zone.       (3) Two-way left turn lanes:   (a) where a two-way left turn lane is provided, a left turn may not be made from any other lane;     (b) a vehicle may not be driven in the two-way left turn lane except when preparing for or making:   (i) a left turn from or into the roadway; or     (ii) a U-turn except when prohibited by a traffic-control device;       (c)   (i) except as provided under Subsection (3)(c)(ii), the operator of a vehicle intending to turn left may not enter a two-way left turn lane more than 500 feet prior to making the turn;     (ii) if traffic in the two-way left turn lane extends beyond 500 feet, the operator of a vehicle intending to turn left may enter the two-way left turn lane immediately upon reaching the last vehicle in the two-way left turn lane;       (d) the operator of a vehicle that has turned left into the two-way left turn lane may not travel in the lane more than 500 feet unless the operator intends to turn left and Subsection (3)(c)(ii) applies; and     (e) the operator of a vehicle may not travel straight through an intersection in a two-way left turn lane.       (4)   (a) A highway authority in its jurisdiction may provide exceptions to the provisions of this section by erecting traffic-control devices directing a different course to be traveled by turning vehicles.     (b) The operator of a vehicle may not turn a vehicle in violation of a traffic-control device erected under Subsection (4)(a).      Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-802 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 8 - Turning and Signaling for Turns|Section 802 - Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-802. Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility.    (1) As used in this section, "railroad grade crossing" means the area between the passive or active warning signs where a railroad track and roadway intersect.     (2) The operator of a vehicle may not make a U-turn or turn the vehicle to proceed in the opposite direction:   (a) unless the movement can be made safely and without interfering with other traffic;     (b) on any curve, or upon the approach to, or near the crest of a grade, if the vehicle is not visible at a distance of 500 feet by the operator of any other vehicle approaching from either direction; and     (c) on a railroad track or railroad grade crossing.       (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-803 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 8 - Turning and Signaling for Turns|Section 803 - Moving a vehicle -- Safety.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-803. Moving a vehicle -- Safety.    (1) A person may not move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement may be made with reasonable safety.     (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-804 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 8 - Turning and Signaling for Turns|Section 804 - Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited.

 Effective 5/5/2021  41-6a-804. Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited.    (1)   (a) A person may not turn a vehicle, merge into a continuing lane from a lane of travel that is ending, or otherwise move right or left on a roadway or change lanes until:   (i) the movement can be made with reasonable safety; and     (ii) an appropriate signal has been given as provided under this section.       (b) A signal of intention to turn right or left or to change lanes shall be given continuously for at least the last two seconds preceding the beginning of the movement.       (2) A person may not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal to the operator of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give a signal.     (3)   (a) A stop or turn signal when required shall be given either by the hand and arm or by signal lamps.     (b) If hand and arm signals are used, a person operating a vehicle shall give the required hand and arm signals from the left side of the vehicle as follows:   (i) left turn: hand and arm extended horizontally;     (ii) right turn: hand and arm extended upward; and     (iii) stop or decrease speed: hand and arm extended downward.       (c)   (i) A person operating a bicycle or device propelled by human power may give the required hand and arm signals for a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right.     (ii) This Subsection (3)(c) is an exception to the provision of Subsection (3)(b)(ii).         (4) A person required to make a signal under this section may not flash a signal:   (a) on one side only on a disabled vehicle;     (b) as a courtesy or "do pass" to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear; or     (c) on one side only of a parked vehicle.       (5) A violation of this section is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 99, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-901 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 9 - Right-of-Way|Section 901 - Right-of-way between vehicles -- Unregulated intersection.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-901. Right-of-way between vehicles -- Unregulated intersection.    (1) The operator of a vehicle approaching an intersection not regulated by a traffic-control device shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle that has entered the intersection from a different highway.     (2) Except as specified in Subsection (3) and unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right when:   (a) more than one vehicle enters or approaches an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time; and     (b) the intersection:   (i) is not regulated by a traffic-control device;     (ii) is not regulated because the traffic-control signal is inoperative; or     (iii) is regulated from all directions by stop signs.         (3) The operator of a vehicle approaching an intersection not regulated by a traffic-control device:   (a) from a highway that does not continue beyond the intersection, shall yield the right-of-way to the operator of any vehicle on the intersecting highway; and     (b) from a highway that is not paved, shall yield the right-of-way to the operator of any vehicle on a paved intersecting highway.       (4) A violation of this section is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-902 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 9 - Right-of-Way|Section 902 - Right-of-way -- Stop or yield signals -- Yield -- Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways -- Evidence.

 Effective 5/5/2021  41-6a-902. Right-of-way -- Stop or yield signals -- Yield -- Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways -- Evidence.    (1) Preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs under Section 41-6a-906.     (2)   (a) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1105, or when directed to proceed by a peace officer, every operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop:   (i) at a clearly marked stop line;     (ii) before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection if there is not a clearly marked stop line; or     (iii) at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it if there is not a clearly marked stop line or a crosswalk.       (b) After having stopped at a stop sign, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.     (c) The operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk.       (3)   (a) The operator of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall:   (i) slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions; and     (ii) if required for safety, stop as provided under Subsection (2).       (b)   (i) After slowing or stopping at a yield sign, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the operator is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.     (ii) The operator of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall yield to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk.         (4)   (a) A collision is prima facie evidence of an operator's failure to yield the right-of-way after passing a yield sign without stopping if the operator is involved in a collision:   (i) with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways; or     (ii) with a pedestrian at an adjacent crosswalk.       (b) A collision under Subsection (4)(a) is not considered negligence per se in determining liability for the accident.       (5) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 119, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-903 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 9 - Right-of-Way|Section 903 - Yield right-of-way -- Vehicle turning left -- Entering or crossing highway other than from another roadway -- Merging lanes.

 Effective 5/12/2015  41-6a-903. Yield right-of-way -- Vehicle turning left -- Entering or crossing highway other than from another roadway -- Merging lanes.    (1) The operator of a vehicle:   (a) intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is so close to the turning vehicle as to constitute an immediate hazard;     (b) about to enter or cross a highway from any place other than another highway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered or crossed; and     (c) traveling in a lane that is about to merge into a continuing lane, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the continuing lane and which are so close as to be an immediate hazard.       (2) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.    Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 41-6a-905 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 41 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 6a - Traffic Code|Part 9 - Right-of-Way|Section 905 - Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway -- Right-of-way.

41-6a-905. Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway -- Right-of-way.  The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to an:  (1) authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work on a highway within a highway construction or maintenance area indicated by a traffic-control device; or     (2) authorized vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work on a highway when the vehicle displays lights in accordance with Section 41-6a-1617.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session