Title 72, Title 72: Transportation Code

72-9-105. Information lettered on vehicle -- Exceptions. (1) Except under Subsection, a motor carrier shall have lettered on both sides of any vehicle used for transportation of persons or property the name of the motor carrier company. (4) (2) The motor carrier shall ensure that…

72-9-106. Exemption for public utilities from regulations establishing hours of service. (1) As used in this section, "emergency" means a condition which jeopardizes life or property or that endangers public health and safety. (2) A person who is an employee of an electrical corp…

72-9-107. Medical exemptions for farm vehicle operators. Except as provided in Section, an operator of a farm vehicle or combination of farm vehicles is exempt from additional requirements for physical qualifications, medical examinations, and medical certification if the farm ve…

72-9-201. Motor Carrier Advisory Board created -- Appointment -- Terms -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses -- Duties. (1) There is created within the department the Motor Carrier Advisory Board consisting of five members appointed by the department. (2) Each member of the board …

72-9-301. Duties -- Enforcement -- Federal safety regulations -- Audits -- Rights of entry for audits. (1) The department shall administer and in cooperation with the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol Division, as specified under Section, shall enforce state and fe…

72-9-302. Interstate agreements. (1) The department may enter into agreements with other states to allow the cooperative base state safety and insurance regulation of motor carriers transporting property or passengers in interstate commerce. (2) An agreement may authorize another…

72-9-303. Cease and desist orders -- Registration sanctions. (1) The department may issue cease and desist orders to any person: who engages in or represents himself or herself to be engaged in a motor carrier operation that is in violation of this chapter; to prevent the violati…

72-9-401. Liability of motor carriers for loss or damage to freight. (1) A motor carrier receiving property for transportation from one point in this state to another point in this state shall issue a receipt or bill of lading for the property, and shall be liable to the lawful h…

72-9-402. Limitation of time for presenting claims and bringing suit. (1) A motor carrier shall allow at least: 90 days for giving notice of claims for any loss, damage, or injury to property; four months for the filing of claims; and two years for the institution of suits. (2) I…

72-9-403. Contribution between connecting motor carriers. (1) The motor carrier paying for the loss or damage to property transported or received is entitled to recovery from the motor carrier responsible for the loss or damage, or on the motor carrier's line the loss, damage, or…

72-9-404. Bills of lading -- Form. Bills of lading issued by any motor carrier for the transportation of goods within this state shall conform to this chapter, rules made under this chapter, and, that are not in conflict with this chapter.

72-9-501. Construction, operation, and maintenance of ports-of-entry by the department -- Function of ports-of-entry -- Checking and citation powers of port-of-entry agents. (1) The department shall construct ports-of-entry for the purpose of checking motor carriers, drivers, veh…

72-9-502. Motor vehicles to stop at ports-of-entry -- Signs -- Exceptions -- Rulemaking -- By-pass permits. (1) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (5), a motor carrier operating a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 26,001 or more pound…

72-9-503. Authority to enter agreement with other states for joint port-of-entry operation. (1) The executive director of the department may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements with a representative designated by a contiguous state for the construction, operation, maint…

72-9-601. Tow truck motor carrier requirements -- Authorized towing certificates. (1) In addition to the requirements of this chapter, a tow truck motor carrier shall: ensure that all the tow truck motor carrier's tow truck operators are properly: trained to operate tow truck equ…

72-9-602. Towing inspections, investigations, and certification -- Equipment requirements -- Consumer information. (1) The department shall inspect, investigate, and certify tow truck motor carriers, tow trucks, and tow truck operators to ensure compliance with this chapter and c…

72-9-602.5. Certificate by endorsement. (1) As used in this section, "license" means an authorization that permits the holder to engage in the practice of a profession described in Section. 72-9-602 (2) Subject to Subsectionsthrough, the department shall issue a certificate descr…

72-9-603. Towing notice requirements -- Cost responsibilities -- Abandoned vehicle title restrictions -- Rules for maximum rates and certification. (1) Except for a tow truck service that was ordered by a peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency, or a …

72-9-604. Preemption of local authorities -- Tow trucks. (1) As used in this section: "Abandoned" means a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a party described in Subsectionwith an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not, within 30 days after the day …

72-9-604. Towing procedures -- Local authorities. (1) As used in this section: "Abandoned" means a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a party described in Subsectionwith an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not, within 30 days after the day on whic…

72-9-605. Exception from part. This part does not apply to a person who is towing a vehicle owned by that person in a noncommercial operation.

72-9-607. Process of removal from towing rotation. (1) As used in this section, "ownership" means any percentage of ownership of a tow truck motor carrier by a person. (2) Each towing entity or state agency that establishes a towing rotation to facilitate tows initiated by the po…

72-9-608. Non-consent police generated tows -- Impound yards within county limits. (1) As used in this section: "Non-consent police generated tow" means the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor made at the request of a peace officer, a person acting on behalf of a law e…

72-9-701. Penalty for unlawful conduct. (1) Unless otherwise specified, any person who violates a provision of this chapter or who aids or abets another person in a violation of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent conviction for a violation…

72-9-702. Existing rights of action unaffected -- Penalties cumulative. (1) This chapter may not be construed to have the effect of releasing or waiving any right of action by the state, the department or any person for any right, penalty, or forfeiture which may have arisen or o…

72-9-703. Civil penalties for violations -- Compromise. (1) In addition to any other penalties, a motor carrier that fails or neglects to comply with any provision of the Constitution of this state, statute, or any rule or order of the department is subject to a civil penalty of …

72-9-704. Assignment of administrative law judge. (1) The department shall assign an administrative law judge to hear contested matters. (2) The administrative law judge's orders shall be reviewed by the department.

72-9-705. Disposition of fees and civil fines. All fees and civil fines received and collected under this chapter shall be transmitted daily to the state treasurer and deposited in the Transportation Fund.