41-6a-1630. Standards applicable to vehicles.
(1) The following standards apply to vehicles under Sectionsthrough: 41-6a-1629 41-6a-1633 A replacement part and equipment used in a mechanical alteration shall be: designed and capable of performing the function for which they are intended; and equal to or greater in strength and durability than the original parts provided by the original manufacturer. Except for original equipment, a person may not use spacers to increase wheel track width of a vehicle. A person may not use axle blocks to alter the suspension on the front axle of a vehicle. A person may not stack two or more axle blocks of a vehicle.
(2) In doubtful or unusual cases, or to meet specific industrial requirements, personnel of the Utah Highway Patrol shall inspect the vehicle to determine: the road worthiness and safe condition of the vehicle; and whether it complies with Sectionsthrough. 41-6a-1629 41-6a-1633 If the vehicle complies, the Utah Highway Patrol shall issue a permit of approval that shall be carried in the vehicle.
(3) Upon notice to the party to whom the motor vehicle is registered, the department shall suspend the registration of any motor vehicle equipped, altered, or modified in violation of Sectionsthrough. 41-6a-1629 41-6a-1633 The Motor Vehicle Division shall, under Subsectionor, refuse to register any motor vehicle it has reason to believe is equipped, altered, or modified in violation of Sectionsthrough. 41-1a-109(1)(e) (2) 41-6a-1629 41-6a-1633
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.