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2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 604.5 - Speeding in a school zone complaint procedure.

41-6a-604.5.
Speeding in a school zone complaint procedure.
(1)
(a) A school crossing guard who observes an operator of a vehicle violating Section 41-6a-604 may prepare a report of the alleged violation, in a manner specified by the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, for the law enforcement agency no more than two working days after the alleged violation occurred.
(b) The report under Subsection (1)(a) shall contain:
(i) the date, time, and location of the violation;
(ii) the license plate number and state;
(iii) a description of the offending vehicle;
(iv) as much as practical, a description of the operator of the offending vehicle;
(v) a description of the incident involving the violation;
(vi) information on how to contact the school crossing guard who witnessed the offense; and
(vii) the signature of the school crossing guard who witnessed the offense attesting to the accuracy of the report.
(2)
(a) Upon receiving a report in accordance with Subsection (1), the law enforcement agency shall promptly send a notification letter to the last-known registered owner of the vehicle.
(b) The notification letter shall include:
(i) the applicable information on the school crossing guard's report stating that the vehicle was observed speeding in a reduced speed school zone in violation of state law;
(ii) a complete explanation of the applicable provisions of Section 41-6a-604; and
(iii) an explanation that the notification letter is not a peace officer citation but is an effort to call attention to the seriousness of the incident.
(c) A law enforcement agency shall make reporting forms for a report under Subsection (1) available:
(i) to a school crossing guard; and
(ii) in school administrative offices.
(3) A law enforcement agency that receives a report under Subsection (1) may have a peace officer initiate an investigation of the reported violation.
Enacted by Chapter 124, 2009 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 605 - Minimum speed regulations.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-605.
Minimum speed regulations.
(1) A person may not operate a motor vehicle at a speed so slow as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when:
(a) a reduced speed is necessary for safe operation;
(b) upon a grade; or
(c) in compliance with a traffic-control device.
(2) Operating a motor vehicle on a limited access highway at less than the speed limit side by side with and at the same speed as a vehicle operated in the adjacent right lane is evidence of a violation of Subsection (1).
(3)
(a) If, based on an engineering and traffic investigation, a highway authority determines that slow speeds on any part of a highway under its jurisdiction consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the highway authority may post a minimum speed limit.
(b) If a minimum speed limit is posted under this Subsection (3), a person may not operate a vehicle at a speed below the posted minimum speed limit except:
(i) when necessary for safe operation; or
(ii) in accordance with Section 41-6a-205.
(c) The minimum speed limit is effective when appropriate signs giving notice are erected along the highway or section of the highway.
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 606 - Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction -- -- Spectators of a speed contest -- Seizure of non-street legal vehicles.

Effective 5/3/2023
41-6a-606.
Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction -- -- Spectators of a speed contest -- Seizure of non-street legal vehicles.
(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.
Amended by Chapter 448, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 607 - Speed violation -- Complaint -- Civil negligence.

41-6a-607.
Speed violation -- Complaint -- Civil negligence.
(1) For a charge of violation of a speed provision under this part, the citation or information shall specify the:
(a) speed at which the defendant is alleged to have operated a vehicle; and
(b) speed limit applicable to the section of the highway where the violation is alleged to have occurred.
(2) The provisions of this part declaring prima facie speed limitations do not relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 608 - Photo radar -- Restrictions on use.

41-6a-608.
Photo radar -- Restrictions on use.
(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.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 6 - Speed Restrictions › Section 609 - Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.

Effective 5/10/2016
41-6a-609.
Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
(1) As used in this section, "radar jamming device" means any instrument or mechanism designed or intended to interfere with the radar or any laser that is used by law enforcement personnel to measure the speed of a motor vehicle on a highway.
(2)
(a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway with a radar jamming device in the motor vehicle.
(b) A person may not knowingly use a radar jamming device to interfere with the radar signals or lasers used by law enforcement personnel to measure the speed of a motor vehicle on a highway.
(3) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (2)(a) that the radar jamming device was in an inoperative condition or could not be readily used at the time of the arrest or citation.
(4) This section does not apply to law enforcement personnel acting in their official capacity.
(5) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 701 - Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions.

41-6a-701.
Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions.
(1) On all roadways of sufficient width, a person operating a vehicle shall operate the vehicle on the right half of the roadway, except:
(a) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement;
(b) when an obstruction requires operating the vehicle to the left of the center of the roadway subject to the provisions of Subsection (2);
(c) when overtaking and passing a bicycle or moped proceeding in the same direction at a speed less than the reasonable speed of traffic that is present requires operating the vehicle to the left of the center of the roadway subject to the provisions of Subsection (2);
(d) on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the applicable rules; or
(e) on a roadway designed and signposted for one-way traffic.
(2)
(a) A person operating a vehicle as described under Subsection (1) shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle:
(i) traveling in the proper direction on a roadway; and
(ii) that is within a distance constituting an immediate hazard.
(b) When overtaking and passing a bicycle or moped under Subsection (1)(c), a person operating a vehicle shall not pass a bicycle or moped proceeding in the same direction if the pass cannot be made safely, including under any of the following conditions:
(i) when approaching or upon the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the operator's view is in any way obstructed;
(ii) when approaching within 100 feet of, or traversing, any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by an official traffic control device;
(iii) when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; or
(iv) when the pass cannot be made in accordance with Section 41-6a-706.5.
(3) A person operating a vehicle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall operate the vehicle in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when:
(a) overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(b) preparing to turn left; or
(c) taking a different highway or an exit on the left.
Amended by Chapter 293, 2013 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 703 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-703.
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
(1) In accordance with Section 41-6a-701, a person operating a vehicle proceeding in an opposite direction from another vehicle shall pass the other vehicle to the right.
(2) On a roadway having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, the operator of a vehicle shall, as nearly as possible, give to the other at least 1/2 of the main traveled portion of the roadway.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 704 - Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.

Affected by 63I-1-241 on 7/1/2027
Effective 5/3/2023
41-6a-704.
Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.
(1)
(a) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-718, on any highway:
(i) the operator of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall:
(A) except as provided under Section 41-6a-705, promptly pass the overtaken vehicle on the left at a safe distance; and
(B) enter a right-hand lane or the right side of the roadway only when safely clear of the overtaken vehicle;
(ii) the operator of an overtaken vehicle:
(A) shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle; and
(B) may not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
(b) The exemption from the minimum speed regulations for a vehicle operating on a grade under Section 41-6a-605 does not exempt the vehicle from promptly passing a vehicle as required under Subsection (1)(a)(i)(A).
(2) On a highway having more than one lane in the same direction, the operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane:
(a) shall, upon being overtaken by another vehicle in the same lane, yield to the overtaking vehicle by moving safely to a lane to the right; and
(b) may not impede the movement or free flow of traffic in the left general purpose lane.
(3) An operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane that has a vehicle following directly behind the operator's vehicle at a distance so that less than two seconds elapse before reaching the location of the operator's vehicle when space is available for the operator to yield to the overtaking vehicle by traveling in the right-hand lane is prima facie evidence that the operator is violating Subsection (2).
(4) The provisions of Subsection (2) do not apply to an operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane when:
(a) overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction in accordance with Subsection (1)(a)(i);
(b) preparing to turn left or taking a different highway or an exit on the left;
(c) responding to emergency conditions;
(d) avoiding actual or potential traffic moving onto the highway from an acceleration or merging lane; or
(e) following the direction of a traffic-control device that directs the use of a designated lane.
(5) An individual may engage in lane filtering only when the following conditions exist:
(a) the individual is operating a motorcycle;
(b) the individual is on a roadway divided into two or more adjacent traffic lanes in the same direction of travel;
(c) the individual is on a roadway with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less;
(d) the vehicle being overtaken in the same lane is stopped;
(e) the motorcycle is traveling at a speed of 15 miles per hour or less; and
(f) the movement may be made safely.
(6) A violation of Subsection (1), (2), or (5) is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 219, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 705 - Passing upon right -- When permissible.

Effective 5/3/2023
41-6a-705.
Passing on right -- When permissible.
(1) Subject to Section 41-6a-718, the operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only:
(a) when the vehicle overtaken is making or preparing to make a left turn; or
(b) on a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
(2) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting the movement with safety.
(3) Except for a person operating a bicycle, the operator of a vehicle may not overtake and pass another vehicle if the movement is made by driving off the roadway.
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 219, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 706 - Limitation on passing -- Prohibitions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-706.
Limitation on passing -- Prohibitions.
(1) Subject to the provisions of Section 41-6a-707, on a two-way highway, a person may not operate a vehicle to the left side of the center of the roadway to pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is:
(a) clearly visible; and
(b) free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance to permit the passing movement to be completed without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction in accordance with Subsection (2).
(2) The person operating the overtaking vehicle shall return the vehicle to an authorized lane of travel:
(a) as soon as practical; and
(b) if the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 706.5 - Definitions -- Operation of motor vehicle near a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited -- Endangering a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited.

Effective 5/12/2020
41-6a-706.5.
Definitions -- Operation of motor vehicle near a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited -- Endangering a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited.
(1) As used in this section, "vulnerable user of a highway" means:
(a) a pedestrian, including a person engaged in work upon a highway or upon utilities facilities along a highway or providing emergency services within the right-of-way of a highway;
(b) a person riding an animal; or
(c) a person operating any of the following on a highway:
(i) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry, without an enclosed shell;
(ii) a skateboard;
(iii) roller skates;
(iv) in-line skates;
(v) a bicycle;
(vi) an electric-assisted bicycle;
(vii) an electric personal assistive mobility device;
(viii) a moped;
(ix) a motor assisted scooter;
(x) a motor-driven cycle;
(xi) a motorcycle;
(xii) a manual wheelchair; or
(xiii) a golf cart.
(2) An operator of a motor vehicle may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly:
(a) operate a motor vehicle within three feet of a vulnerable user of a highway;
(b) distract or attempt to distract a vulnerable user of a highway for the purpose of causing violence or injury to the vulnerable user of a highway;
(c) force or attempt to force a vulnerable user of a highway off of the roadway for a purpose unrelated to public safety; or
(d) cause a motor vehicle to emit an excessive amount of exhaust in a manner that distracts or endangers a vulnerable user of a highway.
(3)
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.
(b) A violation of Subsection (2) that results in bodily injury to the vulnerable user of a highway is a class C misdemeanor.
Amended by Chapter 84, 2020 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 707 - Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-707.
Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.
(1) A person may not operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway:
(a) when approaching or on a crest of a grade or a curve on the highway where the person's view is obstructed within a distance which creates a hazard if another vehicle approached from the opposite direction;
(b) when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by a traffic-control device or a peace officer; or
(c) when the view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply:
(a) on a one-way roadway;
(b) under the conditions described in Subsection 41-6a-701(1)(b); or
(c) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(3) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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 7/1/2027
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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing › Section 718 - Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass.

Effective 5/3/2023
41-6a-718.
Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass.
(1)
(a) A snowplow operator shall ensure that a snowplow in operation on a highway displays flashing yellow lights.
(b) An individual operating a snowplow as an agent of a highway authority, while engaged in the removal of snow or ice on a highway, may not be charged with a violation under this chapter related to parking, standing, turning, backing, or yielding the right-of-way.
(c) Notwithstanding the exemptions described in Subsection (1)(b), an individual operating a snowplow shall operate the snowplow with reasonable care.
(2) If a snowplow is displaying flashing yellow lights, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplow may not pass or overtake a snowplow on a side of the snowplow where a plow blade is deployed.
(3) If three or more snowplows are operating in echelon formation, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplows may not overtake or pass the snowplows on either side of the snowplows.
(4) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.
Enacted by Chapter 219, 2023 General Session
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 9 - Right-of-Way › Section 903.1 - Right-of-way -- Zipper merge.

Effective 5/4/2022
41-6a-903.1.
Right-of-way -- Zipper merge.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Merge point" means the point at which two traffic lanes merge into one traffic lane.
(b) "Zipper method" means a method of merging vehicles at a merge point that involves the operators of the merging vehicles:
(i) using both lanes of traffic until the vehicles reach the merge point; and
(ii) once the vehicles reach the merge point, alternating yielding the right-of-way into the single traffic lane.
(2) An operator of a vehicle shall use the zipper method when merging at a congested merge point.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Enacted by Chapter 47, 2022 General Session
2023 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
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 9 - Right-of-Way › Section 906 - Designation of through highways -- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic-control devices -- Designation of intersections as locations for preferential right-of-way treatment.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-906.
Designation of through highways -- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic-control devices -- Designation of intersections as locations for preferential right-of-way treatment.
(1) A highway authority, with reference to highways under its jurisdiction, may erect and maintain stop signs, yield signs, or other traffic-control devices to designate:
(a) through highways; or
(b) intersections or other roadway junctions at which vehicular traffic on one or more of the roadways should yield or stop and yield before entering the intersection or junction.
(2) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 9 - Right-of-Way › Section 907 - Vehicles emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads, or driveways must stop prior to sidewalk area or street.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-907.
Vehicles emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads, or driveways must stop prior to sidewalk area or street.
(1) The operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within a business or residence district shall stop:
(a) the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across the alley, building, private road, or driveway; or
(b) if there is no sidewalk area, at the point nearest the street to be entered where the operator has a view of approaching traffic.
(2) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1001 - Pedestrians subject to traffic-control devices -- Other controls.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1001.
Pedestrians subject to traffic-control devices -- Other controls.
(1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of a traffic-control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.
(2) A pedestrian is subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals under Sections 41-6a-305 and 41-6a-306.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session