reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1002 - Pedestrians' right-of-way -- Duty of pedestrian.

Effective 5/8/2018
41-6a-1002.
Pedestrians' right-of-way -- Duty of pedestrian.
(1)
(a) Except as provided under Subsection (2), the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way by slowing down or stopping if necessary:
(i) to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling; or
(ii) when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.
(b) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply under conditions of Subsection 41-6a-1003(2).
(c) A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(2) The operator of a vehicle approaching a school crosswalk shall come to a complete stop at the school crosswalk if the crosswalk is occupied by a person.
(3) If a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
Amended by Chapter 122, 2018 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1003 - Pedestrians yielding right-of-way -- Limits on pedestrians.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1003.
Pedestrians yielding right-of-way -- Limits on pedestrians.
(1) A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.
(2) A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where there is a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.
(3) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, a pedestrian may not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(4)
(a) A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by a traffic-control device.
(b) If a pedestrian is authorized to cross diagonally under Subsection (4)(a), the pedestrian shall cross only as directed by the appropriate traffic-control device.
(5) 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 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1004 - Emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Duties of operator -- Pedestrian to yield.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1004.
Emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Duties of operator -- Pedestrian to yield.
(1) A pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to an authorized emergency vehicle upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using audible or visual signals in accordance with Section 41-6a-212 or 41-6a-1625.
(2) This section does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from:
(a) the duty to drive with regard for the safety of all persons using the highway; nor
(b) from the duty to exercise care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.
(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 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1005 - Limitation on pedestrians related to railroad grade crossings or bridges.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1005.
Limitation on pedestrians related to railroad grade crossings or bridges.
(1) As used in this section, "active railroad grade crossing" means a railroad grade crossing when:
(a) the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed;
(b) warning lights are flashing;
(c) audible warning devices are being sounded; or
(d) other traffic control devices signal the approach of a railroad train.
(2) A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or under or remain on a crossing gate or barrier at an active railroad grade crossing or bridge.
(3) A pedestrian may not enter or remain within the area between a railroad track and a railroad sign or signal if the railroad grade crossing is active.
(4) A pedestrian may not occupy or remain on a railroad grade crossing when the railroad sign or signal is not active except to cross the railroad crossing on a designated walkway.
(5) A pedestrian may not remain in an area between railroad signs or signals, railroad gates, or rail crossing arms if the railroad grade crossing is active.
(6) A violation of Subsection (2), (3), (4), or (5) 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 1006 - Vehicles to exercise due care to avoid pedestrians -- Audible signals and caution.

41-6a-1006.
Vehicles to exercise due care to avoid pedestrians -- Audible signals and caution.
(1) The operator of a vehicle shall:
(a) exercise care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian;
(b) give an audible signal when necessary; and
(c) exercise appropriate precaution if the operator of the vehicle observes a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
(2) This section supersedes any conflicting provision of:
(a) this chapter; or
(b) a local ordinance in accordance with Section 41-6a-208.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1007 - Operators to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability.

41-6a-1007.
Operators to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability.
(1)
(a) The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a blind or visually impaired pedestrian:
(i) carrying a clearly visible white cane; or
(ii) accompanied by a guide dog specially trained for that purpose and equipped with a harness.
(b)
(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b)(ii), a person who fails to yield the right-of-way is liable for any loss or damage which results as a proximate cause of the failure to yield the right-of-way to blind or visually impaired persons.
(ii) Blind or visually impaired persons shall:
(A) exercise due care in approaching and crossing roadways; and
(B) yield the right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles giving an audible warning signal.
(2) A pedestrian other than a blind or visually impaired person may not carry a cane as described in Subsection (1).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1008 - Vehicle crossing sidewalk -- Operator to yield.

41-6a-1008.
Vehicle crossing sidewalk -- Operator to yield.
The operator of a vehicle crossing a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1010 - Unmarked crosswalk locations -- Restrictions on pedestrian.

41-6a-1010.
Unmarked crosswalk locations -- Restrictions on pedestrian.
(1) A highway authority in its respective jurisdiction may, after an engineering and traffic investigation, designate unmarked crosswalk locations where:
(a) pedestrian crossing is prohibited; or
(b) pedestrians shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
(2) The restrictions in Subsection (1) are effective only when traffic-control devices indicating the restrictions are in place.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 10 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties › Section 1011 - Pedestrian vehicles.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1011.
Pedestrian vehicles.
(1) As used in this section:
(a)
(i) "Pedestrian vehicle" means a self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured, and intended for the exclusive use of a person with a physical disability.
(ii) A "pedestrian vehicle" may not:
(A) exceed 48 inches in width;
(B) have an engine or motor with more than 300 cubic centimeters displacement or with more than 12 brake horsepower; and
(C) be capable of developing a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
(b) "Physical disability" means any bodily impairment which precludes a person from walking or otherwise moving about as a pedestrian.
(2) A pedestrian vehicle operated by a person with a physical disability is exempt from vehicle registration, inspection, and operator license requirements.
(3)
(a) A person with a physical disability may operate a pedestrian vehicle with a motor of not more than .5 brake horsepower capable of developing a speed of not more than eight miles per hour:
(i) on the sidewalk; and
(ii) in all places where pedestrians are allowed.
(b) A permit, license, registration, authority, application, or restriction may not be required or imposed on a person with a physical disability who operates a pedestrian vehicle under this Subsection (3).
(c) The provisions of this Subsection (3) supercede the provision of Subsection (2).
Amended by Chapter 258, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1101 - Parents and guardians may not authorize child's violation of chapter.

41-6a-1101.
Parents and guardians may not authorize child's violation of chapter.
The parent or guardian of a child may not authorize or knowingly permit the child to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1102 - Bicycle and device propelled by human power and moped riders subject to chapter -- Exception.

41-6a-1102.
Bicycle and device propelled by human power and moped riders subject to chapter -- Exception.
(1) Except as provided under Subsection (2) or as otherwise specified under this part, a person operating a bicycle, a vehicle or device propelled by human power, or a moped has all the rights and is subject to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the operator of any other vehicle.
(2) A person operating a nonmotorized bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power is not subject to the penalties related to operator licenses under alcohol and drug-related traffic offenses.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1103 - Carrying more persons than design permits prohibited -- Exception.

41-6a-1103.
Carrying more persons than design permits prohibited -- Exception.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a bicycle or moped may not be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped.
(2) An adult rider may carry a child securely attached to the adult rider's person in a back pack or sling.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1104 - Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles -- Exception.

41-6a-1104.
Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles -- Exception.
(1) A person riding a bicycle, moped, coaster, skate board, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may not attach it or a person to any moving vehicle on a highway.
(2) This section does not prohibit attaching a trailer or semitrailer to a bicycle or moped if that trailer or semitrailer has been designed for attachment.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1105 - Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.

Effective 5/5/2021
41-6a-1105.
Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.
(1) A person operating a bicycle or a moped on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except when:
(a) overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(b) preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
(c) traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or
(d) reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge of the roadway including:
(i) fixed or moving objects;
(ii) parked or moving vehicles;
(iii) bicycles;
(iv) pedestrians;
(v) animals;
(vi) surface hazards; or
(vii) a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
(2) A person operating a bicycle or moped on a highway shall operate in the designated direction of traffic.
(3)
(a) A person riding a bicycle or moped on a roadway may not ride more than two abreast with another person except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(b) If allowed under Subsection (3)(a), a person riding two abreast with another person may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and shall ride within a single lane.
(4) If a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway.
(5)
(a) As used in this Subsection (5), "immediate hazard" means a vehicle approaching an intersection at a proximity and rate of speed sufficient to indicate to a reasonable person that there is a danger of collision or accident.
(b) Except as provided in Subsection (6), an individual operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign may proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign if:
(i) the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and
(ii) yields the right-of-way to:
(A) any pedestrian within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk;
(B) other traffic within the intersection; and
(C) oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard during the time the individual is traveling through the intersection.
(6) Subsection (5)(b) does not apply to an intersection with an active railroad grade crossing as defined in Section 41-6a-1005.
Amended by Chapter 119, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1106 - Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians.

Effective 5/8/2018
41-6a-1106.
Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians.
(1) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power shall:
(a) yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian; and
(b) give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.
(2) A person 18 years of age or older may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway in a crosswalk, where prohibited by a traffic-control device or ordinance.
(3) A person may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power in a negligent manner so as to collide with a:
(a) pedestrian; or
(b) person operating a:
(i) bicycle; or
(ii) vehicle or device propelled by human power.
(4) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a driveway, or across a roadway on a crosswalk may not operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
(5) Except as provided under Subsections (1) and (4), a person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
Amended by Chapter 175, 2018 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1107 - Bicycles -- Parking on sidewalk, roadway -- Prohibitions.

41-6a-1107.
Bicycles -- Parking on sidewalk, roadway -- Prohibitions.
(1) A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by a traffic-control device.
(2) A bicycle parked on a sidewalk may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic.
(3) A bicycle may be parked on the roadway at any location where parking is allowed:
(a) at any angle to the curb or edge of the roadway; and
(b) abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the roadway.
(4) A bicycle may not be parked on a roadway in a manner as to obstruct the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle.
(5) In all other respects, bicycles parked anywhere on a highway shall conform with the provisions of Part 14, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, regarding the parking of vehicles.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1108 - Bicycles and mopeds -- Turns -- Designated lanes.

41-6a-1108.
Bicycles and mopeds -- Turns -- Designated lanes.
(1) A person riding a bicycle or moped and intending to turn left shall comply with Section 41-6a-801 or Subsection (2).
(2)
(a) A person riding a bicycle or moped intending to turn left shall approach the turn as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway.
(b) After proceeding across the intersecting roadway, to the far corner of the curb or intersection of the roadway edges, the bicyclist or moped operator shall stop, as far out of the way of traffic as practical.
(c) After stopping, the bicyclist or moped operator shall yield to any traffic proceeding in either direction along the roadway he had been using.
(d) After yielding and complying with any traffic-control device or peace officer regulating traffic, the bicyclist or moped operator may proceed in the new direction.
(3)
(a) Notwithstanding Subsections (1) and (2), a highway authority in its respective jurisdiction may place traffic-control devices that require and direct turning bicyclists and moped operators to travel a specific course.
(b) When the devices are placed under Subsection (3)(a), a person may not turn a bicycle other than as directed by the devices.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1109 - Bicycles and mopeds -- Turn signals -- Exceptions.

41-6a-1109.
Bicycles and mopeds -- Turn signals -- Exceptions.
(1) Except as provided in this section, a person riding a bicycle or moped shall comply with Section 41-6a-804 regarding turn signals and turning.
(2) A person is not required to signal by hand and arm continuously if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle or moped.
(3) A person operating a bicycle or moped who is stopped in a lane designated for turning traffic only is not required to signal prior to making the turning movement.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1110 - Bicycle and moped inspections -- At request of officer.

41-6a-1110.
Bicycle and moped inspections -- At request of officer.
A peace officer may at any time require a person riding a bicycle or moped to stop and submit the bicycle or moped to an inspection and a test as appropriate if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that:
(1) the bicycle or moped is unsafe or not equipped as required by law; or
(2) the bicycle or moped's equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1111 - Bicycle racing -- When approved -- Prohibitions -- Exceptions -- Authorized exemptions from traffic laws.

41-6a-1111.
Bicycle racing -- When approved -- Prohibitions -- Exceptions -- Authorized exemptions from traffic laws.
(1) Bicycle racing on highways is prohibited under Section 41-6a-606, except as authorized in this section.
(2)
(a) Bicycle racing on a highway is permitted when a racing event is approved by a highway authority on a highway under its jurisdiction.
(b) Approval of bicycle highway racing events may be granted only under conditions:
(i) which assure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators, and other highway users; and
(ii) which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users.
(3) Participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable:
(a) by agreement with the approving highway authority; and
(b) if traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1112 - Bicycles and mopeds -- Carrying bundle -- One hand on handlebars.

41-6a-1112.
Bicycles and mopeds -- Carrying bundle -- One hand on handlebars.
(1) A person operating a bicycle or moped may not carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the use of both hands in the control and operation of the bicycle or moped.
(2) A person operating a bicycle or moped shall keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1113 - Bicycle -- Prohibited equipment -- Brakes required.

41-6a-1113.
Bicycle -- Prohibited equipment -- Brakes required.
(1) A bicycle may not be equipped with, and a person may not use on a bicycle, a siren or whistle.
(2) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which enable its driver to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1114 - Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.

41-6a-1114.
Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.
(1) A bicycle in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with a:
(a) forward facing lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front; and
(b)
(i) rear facing red reflector that is visible for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or
(ii) rear facing red lamp that is designed for use on a bicycle and that emits flashing or nonflashing light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(2) A bicycle when in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with:
(a) reflective material of sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or
(b) a lamp that emits light visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet.
(3) A bicycle or a person operating a bicycle may be equipped with lamps or reflectors in addition to those required by Subsections (1) and (2).
Amended by Chapter 140, 2013 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1115 - Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.

Effective 5/14/2019
41-6a-1115.
Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.
(1)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motor assisted scooter is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.
(b) For a person operating a motor assisted scooter, the following provisions do not apply:
(i) seating positions under Section 41-6a-1501;
(ii) required lights, horns, and mirrors under Section 41-6a-1506;
(iii) entitlement to full use of a lane under Subsection 41-6a-1502(1); and
(iv) driver licensing requirements under Section 53-3-202.
(c) A person may operate a motor assisted scooter across a roadway in a crosswalk, except that the person may not operate the motor assisted scooter in a negligent manner in the crosswalk:
(i) so as to collide with a:
(A) pedestrian; or
(B) person operating a bicycle or vehicle or device propelled by human power; or
(ii) at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
(2) A person under eight years of age may not operate a motor assisted scooter with the motor running on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.
(3) A person may not operate a motor assisted scooter:
(a) in a public parking structure;
(b) on public property posted as an area prohibiting bicycles;
(c) while carrying more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed;
(d) that has been structurally or mechanically altered from the original manufacturer's design, except for an alteration by, or done at the request of, a person who rents the motor assisted scooter to lower the maximum speed for the motor assisted scooter; or
(e) at a speed of greater than 15 miles per hour or in violation of Subsection 41-6a-1115.1(3).
(4) Except where posted or prohibited by local ordinance, a motor assisted scooter is considered a nonmotorized vehicle if it is being used with the motor turned off.
(5) An owner may not authorize or knowingly permit a person under the age of 18 to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of this section.
(6) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 428, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1115.5 - Electric assisted bicycles -- Restrictions -- Penalties.

Effective 5/4/2022
41-6a-1115.5.
Electric assisted bicycles -- Restrictions -- Penalties.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric assisted bicycle is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.
(2) An individual may operate an electric assisted bicycle on a path or trail designated for the use of a bicycle.
(3)
(a) A local authority or state agency may adopt an ordinance or rule to regulate or restrict the use of an electric assisted bicycle, or a specific classification of an electric assisted bicycle, on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency.
(b) When enacting ordinances or making rules related to the use of a pathway or soft-surface trail, and during the planning or construction of a pathway or soft-surface trail, a local authority or state agency shall consider accommodations and increased trail access by a person with a mobility disability.
(4) An individual under 16 years old may not operate a class 3 electric assisted bicycle.
(5) An individual under 14 years old may not operate an electric assisted bicycle with the electric motor engaged on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk unless the individual is under the direct supervision of the individual's parent or guardian.
(6) An individual under eight years old may not operate an electric assisted bicycle with the electric motor engaged on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.
(7) The owner of an electric assisted bicycle may not authorize or knowingly permit an individual to operate an electric assisted bicycle in violation of this section.
(8)
(a) Beginning January 1, 2017, each Utah-based manufacturer of an electric assisted bicycle and each distributor of an electric assisted bicycle in Utah shall permanently affix a label in a prominent location on the electric assisted bicycle.
(b) Each manufacturer and each distributer shall ensure that the label is printed in Arial font, in 9-point type or larger, and includes the:
(i) appropriate electric assisted bicycle classification number described in Section 41-6a-102;
(ii) top assisted speed; and
(iii) wattage of the motor.
(9) An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
(10) A class 2 electric assisted bicycle is subject to the restrictions of Section 41-6a-526.
Amended by Chapter 86, 2022 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1116.5 - Local ordinances regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices.

41-6a-1116.5.
Local ordinances regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices.
A local authority may adopt an ordinance to regulate or restrict the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Enacted by Chapter 86, 2007 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1117 - Mini-motorcycle restrictions -- Exceptions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1117.
Mini-motorcycle restrictions -- Exceptions.
(1) A person may not operate a mini-motorcycle on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk unless:
(a) the mini-motorcycle is registered for highway use in accordance with Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act; and
(b) the operator is licensed to operate a motorcycle in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act.
(2) An owner may not authorize or knowingly permit a person to operate a mini-motorcycle in violation of this section.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1118 - Mobility vehicles.

Effective 7/1/2014
41-6a-1118.
Mobility vehicles.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Division" means the Driver License Division created in Section 53-3-103.
(b) "Mobility vehicle" means a vehicle that:
(i) is certified by the division for use by a person with a physical disability; and
(ii) complies with the requirements specified by the division in rules made under Subsection (3).
(c) "Mobility vehicle certification" means evidence that a vehicle meets the requirements for certification by the division as a mobility vehicle.
(d) "Mobility vehicle permit" means a permit issued by the division granting authority and specifying the conditions for a person with a physical disability to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway.
(e) "Physical disability" means a substantial impairment in one or more major life activities that prevents an individual from qualifying to obtain a license certificate.
(2) A person may operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway in accordance with rules made by the division under Subsection (3).
(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules:
(a) establishing procedures for certification of a vehicle to be operated as a mobility vehicle;
(b) specifying the vehicle requirements for a vehicle to qualify as a mobility vehicle;
(c) for acceptable documentation of a mobility vehicle permit applicant's identity, Social Security number if applicable, Utah resident status, and Utah residence address;
(d) establishing procedures for the issuance of a mobility vehicle permit to an individual with a physical disability;
(e) for examining applicants for a mobility vehicle permit, as necessary for the safety and welfare of the applicant and the traveling public; and
(f) granting authority and specifying the conditions and restrictions for a person to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway.
(4) An application for a mobility vehicle permit shall be:
(a) made upon a form furnished by the division;
(b) accompanied by a nonrefundable fee set under Section 53-3-105; and
(c) accompanied by a medical questionnaire form that includes information:
(i) that establishes the applicant has a physical disability as defined under Subsection (1)(e); and
(ii) to determine whether it would be a public safety hazard to permit the applicant to drive a mobility vehicle on a public highway.
(5) An application and fee for a mobility vehicle permit entitle the applicant to:
(a) not more than three attempts to pass both the knowledge and skills tests within six months of the date of application; and
(b) a mobility vehicle permit after all tests are passed and requirements are completed.
(6) A mobility vehicle permit expires on the birth date of the applicant in the fifth year following the year the mobility vehicle permit was issued.
(7) A person may not hold both a license certificate and a mobility vehicle permit.
Enacted by Chapter 225, 2014 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation › Section 1120 - Mobile carrier device.

Effective 5/14/2019
41-6a-1120.
Mobile carrier device.
(1) "Mobile carrier" means an electrically powered device that:
(a) is operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk;
(b) is intended primarily for the transport of property while remaining within 25 feet of the human operator;
(c) weighs less than 150 pounds, excluding cargo;
(d) has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour;
(e) is equipped with a technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of a personal property owner; and
(f) is primarily designed to remain within 25 feet of the personal property owner.
(2) A mobile carrier is not a vehicle or personal delivery device as defined in Section 41-6a-1119.
(3) A mobile carrier may be operated on a sidewalk or crosswalk if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) the mobile carrier is operated in accordance with the local ordinances, if any, established by the local highway authority;
(b) the mobile carrier remains at all times within 25 feet of the human operator while the mobile carrier is in motion;
(c) the mobile carrier is equipped with a braking system that enables the mobile carrier to come to a controlled stop; and
(d) if the mobile carrier is being operated between sunset and sunrise, a light on both the front and rear of the mobile carrier that is visible on all sides of the mobile carrier in clear weather from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and rear of the mobile carrier when directly in front of low beams of headlights on a motor vehicle.
(4) A personal property owner monitoring the mobile carrier may not allow a mobile carrier to:
(a) fail to comply with a traffic or pedestrian control device or signal;
(b) unreasonably interfere with a pedestrian or traffic;
(c) transport hazardous material; or
(d) operate on a street or highway, except when crossing the street or highway within a crosswalk.
(5) A mobile carrier has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that a mobile carrier shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk.
(6) A personal property owner may not operate a mobile carrier unless the person complies with this section.
(7) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Enacted by Chapter 391, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1201 - Driving on tracks.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1201.
Driving on tracks.
(1) The operator of a vehicle proceeding on any track in front of a railroad train on a highway shall remove the vehicle from the track as soon as practicable after signal from the operator of the train.
(2) When a railroad train has started to cross an intersection, an operator of a vehicle may not drive:
(a) on or across the tracks; or
(b) in the path of the train within the intersection in front of the train.
(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 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1202 - Driving through safety zone.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1202.
Driving through safety zone.
(1) The operator of a vehicle may not drive through or within a safety zone.
(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 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1203 - Railroad grade crossing -- Duty to stop -- Malfunctions and school buses -- Driving through, around, or under gate or barrier prohibited.

Effective 5/4/2022
41-6a-1203.
Railroad grade crossing -- Duty to stop -- Malfunctions and school buses -- Driving through, around, or under gate or barrier prohibited.
(1) As used in this section, "active railroad grade crossing" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-6a-1005.
(2) Whenever a person operating a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, the operator of the vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad track and may not proceed if:
(a) a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;
(b) a crossing gate is lowered, or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;
(c) a railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately 1,500 feet of the highway crossing:
(i) emits an audible signal; and
(ii) the railroad train or other on-track equipment is an immediate hazard because of the railroad train's or other on-track equipment's speed or proximity to the crossing;
(d) an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing; or
(e) there is any other condition that makes it unsafe to proceed through the crossing.
(3)
(a) An operator of a vehicle who suspects a false activation or malfunction of a railroad grade crossing signal device where there is no gate or barrier may drive a vehicle through the railroad grade crossing after stopping if:
(i) the operator of a vehicle has a clear line of sight of at least one mile of the railroad tracks in all directions;
(ii) there is no evidence of an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment;
(iii) the vehicle can cross over the tracks safely; and
(iv) the operator of a school bus is compliant with written district policy.
(b) As soon as is reasonably possible, the operator of a school bus shall notify the driver's dispatcher and the dispatcher shall notify the owner of the railroad track where the grade crossing signal device is located of the false activation or malfunction.
(4)
(a) A person may not drive a vehicle through, around, or under a crossing gate or barrier at an active railroad grade crossing.
(b) A person may not cause a non-rail vehicle, whether or not occupied, to pass through, around, over, or under or remain on a gate or barrier at an active railroad grade crossing.
(c) A person may not cause a non-rail vehicle, whether or not occupied, to pass around, through, over, or under or remain in a rail or fixed guideway right-of-way in a manner that would cause a railroad train or other rail vehicle to make contact with the non-rail vehicle.
(5) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 104, 2022 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1204 - Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1204.
Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.
(1) A person or government agency may not operate a train in a manner to prevent vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except:
(a) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(b) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(c) when the train is disabled;
(d) when the train is in motion or while engaged in switching operations;
(e) when there is no vehicular traffic waiting to use the crossing;
(f) when necessary to comply with a governmental safety regulation; or
(g) as determined by a highway authority.
(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 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1205 - Railroad grade crossings -- Certain vehicles must stop -- Exceptions -- Rules.

Effective 5/4/2022
41-6a-1205.
Railroad grade crossings -- Certain vehicles must stop -- Exceptions -- Rules.
(1) An operator of a commercial motor vehicle, as defined under Section 53-3-102, shall upon approaching a railroad grade crossing:
(a) except as provided in Subsection (2), slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment;
(b) stop within 50 feet, but not closer than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad track before reaching the crossing if the tracks are not clear;
(c) obey all traffic control devices or the directions of a peace officer, or other crossing official at the crossing; and
(d) before proceeding over a railroad grade crossing:
(i) ensure that the vehicle has sufficient space to drive completely through a railroad grade crossing without stopping; and
(ii) ensure that the vehicle has sufficient undercarriage clearance to safely and completely pass through the crossing.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the operator of a vehicle described in 49 CFR 392.10:
(a) shall stop within 50 feet, but not closer than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad track before crossing, at grade, any track of a railroad;
(b) while stopped, shall:
(i) look in both directions along the railroad track for:
(A) a sign of an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment; or
(B) a signal indicating the approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; and
(ii) listen for a signal indicating the approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;
(c) may proceed across the railroad track only when reasonably safe to cross; and
(d) after stopping and safely proceeding, may not manually shift gears while crossing the railroad track.
(3) This section does not apply at a:
(a) railroad grade crossing where traffic is controlled by a peace officer or other crossing official;
(b) railroad grade crossing where traffic is regulated by a traffic-control signal;
(c) railroad grade crossing where a traffic-control device gives notice that the stopping requirements of this section are not applicable; or
(d) other railroad grade crossings excluded under 49 CFR 392.10.
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 104, 2022 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 12 - Railroad Trains, Railroad Grade Crossings, and Safety Zones › Section 1206 - Railroad crossing duties respecting crawler type tractor, power shovel, derrick, or other equipment or structure.

Effective 5/4/2022
41-6a-1206.
Railroad crossing duties respecting crawler type tractor, power shovel, derrick, or other equipment or structure.
(1) A person may not operate or move the following on or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section:
(a) a crawler type tractor;
(b) a power shovel;
(c) a derrick;
(d) a roller; or
(e) any equipment or structure having:
(i) normal operating speed of 10 or less miles per hour; or
(ii) a vertical body or load clearance of less than:
(A) 1/2 inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles; or
(B) in any event, nine inches measured above the level surface of a roadway.
(2) A person intending to operate or move a vehicle or equipment described in Subsection (1) on or across railroad tracks at a railroad grade crossing shall give to the railroad:
(a) notice of the person's intended crossing; and
(b) reasonable time to provide proper protection at the railroad grade crossing.
(3) Before making a crossing under this section, a person operating or moving a vehicle or equipment described in Subsection (1):
(a) shall first stop within 50 feet but not closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railway;
(b) while stopped, shall:
(i) look in both directions along the railroad track for:
(A) a sign of an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment; or
(B) a signal indicating the approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; and
(ii) listen for a signal indicating the approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; and
(c) may proceed across the track only when the crossing can be made safely.
(4) A person operating or moving a vehicle or equipment described in Subsection (1) shall obey all traffic control devices or the directions of a peace officer or other crossing official at the crossing.
(5) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 104, 2022 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 41 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 6a - Traffic Code › Part 13 - School Buses and School Bus Parking Zones › Section 1301 - Standards and specifications for lighting and special warning devices on school buses.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1301.
Standards and specifications for lighting and special warning devices on school buses.
(1)
(a) A school bus shall be equipped with red signal lamps mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable.
(b) The red signal lamps shall display two alternately flashing red lights, located at the same level, to the front and rear of the school bus.
(c) The red signal lamps shall be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.
(2)
(a) A school bus shall be equipped with yellow signal lamps mounted near each of the four red signal lamps and at the same level but closer to the vertical centerline of the bus.
(b) The yellow signal lamps shall display two alternately flashing yellow lights to the front and rear of the school bus.
(c) The yellow signal lamps shall be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.
(3) A school bus driver shall activate the yellow signal lamps at least 100 feet, but not more than 500 feet, before every stop at which the alternately flashing red lights are activated.
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session