Title 41, Title 41: Motor Vehicles

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: when necessary to comply with signals affecting…

41-6a-1205. Railroad grade crossings -- Certain vehicles must stop -- Exceptions -- Rules. (1) An operator of a commercial motor vehicle, as defined under Section, shall upon approaching a railroad grade crossing: 53-3-102 except as provided in Subsection, slow down and check tha…

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 crawl…

41-6a-1301. Standards and specifications for lighting and special warning devices on school buses. (1) A school bus shall be equipped with red signal lamps mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The red signal lamps shall display two alternately flashing r…

41-6a-1302. School bus -- Signs and light signals -- Flashing amber lights -- Flashing red lights -- Passing school bus -- Duty to stop -- Travel in opposite direction -- Penalties. (1) A school bus, when operated for the transportation of school children, shall: bear on the fron…

41-6a-1303. Passing a school bus complaint procedure. (1) An operator of a school bus who observes a violation of Subsectionormay prepare a report, in a manner specified by the school district, to the school district transportation coordinator no more than two working days after …

41-6a-1304. School buses -- Rules regarding design and operation. (1) In accordance with, the Department of Public Safety, with the advice of the State Board of Education, shall adopt and enforce rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, to govern the design and operation of all…

41-6a-1305. Violation of rules -- Penalty. (1) An officer or employee of a school district who violates any of the rules provided under Sectionor fails to include the obligation to comply with the rules in a contract executed by that person on behalf of a school district is guilt…

41-6a-1306. School buses removed from service -- Removal of markings -- Repainting -- School district not to bear expense -- Infraction. (1) As used in this section, "old school bus" means a school bus that has been removed from service and is operated on the highways, streets, o…

41-6a-1307. School bus parking zones -- Establishment -- Uniform markings -- Penalty. (1) As used in this section, "school bus parking zone" means a parking space that is clearly identified as reserved for use by a school bus. (2) A highway authority for highways under its jurisd…

41-6a-1308. School bus idling standards. The State Board of Education shall, in consultation with local school districts and the Air Quality Board: (1) implement an idling reduction program for all school bus drivers in the state; and (2) adopt idling reduction standards in the U…

41-6a-1309. Advertising on a school bus. (1) A local school board or charter school governing board may sell advertising space on the exterior of a school bus in accordance with this section. (2) A local school board or charter school governing board that sells advertising space …

41-6a-1310. School bus traffic safety devices. (1) For purposes of this section, "automated traffic enforcement safety device" means a device that: is affixed to a school bus; is capable of detecting a vehicle unlawfully overtaking or passing a school bus; is capable of producing…

41-6a-1401. Standing or parking vehicles -- Restrictions and exceptions. (1) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law, the directions of a peace officer, or a traffic-control device, a person may not: stop, stand, or park a vehicle: on…

41-6a-1402. Stopping or parking on roadways -- Angle parking -- Traffic-control devices prohibiting or restricting. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle stopped or parked on a two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels: parallel t…

41-6a-1403. Motor vehicle left unattended -- Requirements. (1) A person operating or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit the vehicle to stand unattended without: stopping the engine; locking the ignition and removing the key; placing the transmission in "park" or the gear…

41-6a-1404. Stopping or parking on roadway outside business or residential district. (1) Outside a business or residence district, a person may not stop, park, or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on the roadway when it is practical to stop, park, or leave…

41-6a-1405. Peace officer authorized to move vehicle. (1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe…

41-6a-1406. Removal and impoundment of vehicles -- Reporting and notification requirements -- Administrative impound fee -- Refunds -- Possessory lien -- Rulemaking. (1) If a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is impounded as provided under Section,,,,, orby an order of a peace o…

41-6a-1407. Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization -- Penalties. (1) In cases not amounting to burglary or theft of a vehicle, a person may not remove an unattended vehicle without prior authorization of: a peace officer; a law enforcement agency; a highw…

41-6a-1408. Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification. (1) As used in this section, "abandoned vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor" means a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is left unattended: on a highway or on or in the waters of t…

41-6a-1409. Vehicle immobilization devices -- Definitions -- Notice requirements -- Maximum removal fee. (1) As used in this section: "Immobilize" means to affix and lock a vehicle immobilization device to the exterior of a motor vehicle. "Vehicle immobilization device" means a d…

41-6a-1501. Motorcycle-- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers. (1) An individual operating a motorcycle shall ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle. (2) Except as provided in Subsection: (2)(b) an individual operating a motorcycle may not carr…

41-6a-1502. Motorcycles and all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways. (1) A motorcycle is entitled to full use of a lane. An individual may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This Subsectiondoes not app…

41-6a-1503. Motorcycle-- Attaching to another vehicle prohibited. (1) An individual riding on a motorcycle may not attach themselves to any other vehicle on a roadway. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.

41-6a-1504. Motorcycle-- Footrests for passenger -- Height of handlebars limited. (1) A motorcycle carrying a passenger on a public highway, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger. (2) An individual may not operate a motorcycle…

41-6a-1505. Motorcycle-- Protective headgear -- Closed cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices. (1) An individual under 21 years old may not operate or ride the following on a highway unless the individual …

41-6a-1506. Motorcycles -- Required equipment -- Brakes. (1) A motorcycle shall be equipped with the following items: one head lamp that, when factory equipped with an automatic lighting ignition system, may not be disconnected; one tail lamp; either a tail lamp or a separate lam…

41-6a-1507. Custom vehicles -- Defined -- Compliance with all laws and standards -- Exceptions -- Revocation -- Signed statement required. (1) As used in this section, "custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: is at least 25 years old and of a model year after 1948; or was man…

41-6a-1507. Custom vehicles -- Defined -- Compliance with all laws and standards -- Exceptions -- Revocation -- Signed statement required. (1) As used in this section, "custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: is at least 25 years old and of a model year after 1948; or was man…

41-6a-1508. Low-speed vehicle. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a low-speed vehicle is considered a motor vehicle for purposes of the Utah Code including requirements for: traffic rules under; Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code driver licensing under; Title 53, C…

41-6a-1509. Street-legal all-terrain vehicle -- Operation on highways -- Registration and licensing requirements -- Equipment requirements. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, an individual may operate an all-terrain type I vehicle, all-terrain type II vehicle, or all-terrain t…

41-6a-1510. Golf carts -- Operation on highways -- Registration, licensing requirements, titling, and taxes. (1) In accordance with this section and Section, a municipality may, by ordinance, allow a person to operate a golf cart on specified highways under the jurisdiction of th…

41-6a-1511. Electric motorcycles and high power electric devices. (1) An individual operating a high power electric device, including an electric motorcycle, has all rights and is subject to all provisions of this chapter applicable to an operator of a motorcycle. Notwithstanding…

41-6a-1512. Safety program -- Personal electric vehicles. (1) As used in this section: "Personal electric vehicle" means an electric assisted bicycle, high power electric device, or motor assisted scooter. "Personal electric vehicle safety certificate" means the personal electric…

41-6a-1513. Electric mobility devices -- Law enforcement hold. (1) As used in this section: "Hold" means an action by a peace officer to take into custody and retain an individual's personal electric device. "Personal electric vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Se…

41-6a-1601. Operation of unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles on public highways -- Exceptions. (1) A person may not operate or move and an owner may not cause or knowingly permit to be operated or moved on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles that: is in an unsafe co…

41-6a-1602. Permit to operate vehicle in violation of equipment regulations. (1) The department may issue a permit which will allow temporary operation of a vehicle in violation of the provisions of this chapter or in violation of rules made by the department. (2) The permit shal…

41-6a-1603. Lights and illuminating devices -- Duty to display -- Time. (1) The operator of a vehicle shall ensure the lamps or lights of the vehicle are illuminated while the vehicle is being operated on a highway at any time: from sunset to sunrise; or when persons and vehicles…

41-6a-1604. Motor vehicle head lamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, and other lamps -- Requirements -- Penalty. (1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two head lamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. (2) A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer…

41-6a-1605. Vehicles operated in combination. If a motor vehicle and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required under Section, a lamp that is obscured by another vehicle of the combination is not required to be lighted.

41-6a-1606. Load extending beyond rear of vehicle -- Duty to display lamps and reflectors or flags. (1) If a load on a vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle, the operator shall display lamps, reflectors, or flags at the extreme rear e…

41-6a-1607. Parking lamps required -- Use when vehicle parked at night -- Head lamps dimmed. (1) A vehicle shall be equipped with one or more parking lamps. The parking lamps shall comply with requirements established under Section. 41-6a-1601 (2) A vehicle parked or stopped on a…

41-6a-1608. Farm tractors and equipment -- Lamps and reflectors -- Slow-moving vehicle emblem. (1) A farm tractor and a self-propelled implement of husbandry manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1970, shall be equipped with hazard warning lights of a type described in Secti…

41-6a-1609. Lamps and reflectors on vehicles not otherwise specified -- Slow-moving vehicle identification emblems on animal-drawn vehicles. (1) An animal-drawn vehicle, a vehicle under Section, and a vehicle not specifically required by the provisions of other sections in this c…

41-6a-1610. Spot lamps. (1) A motor vehicle may not be equipped with more than two spot lamps. (2) A lighted spot lamp may not be aimed or used so that any part of the high intensity portion of the beam strikes the windshield, or any windows, mirror, or occupant of another vehicl…