Title 41, Motor Vehicles

41-6a-1628. Seat belts -- Design and installation -- Specifications or requirements. (1) A safety belt installed in a vehicle to accommodate an adult person shall be designed and installed to prevent or materially reduce the movement of the person using the safety belt in the eve…

41-6a-1629. Vehicles subject to Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633 -- Definitions. (1) As used in Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633: (a) "Frame" means the main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of the vehicle or, for vehicles with unitized body construction,…

41-6a-1630. Standards applicable to vehicles. (1) The following standards apply to vehicles under Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633: (a) A replacement part and equipment used in a mechanical alteration shall be: (i) designed and capable of performing the function for which t…

41-6a-1631. Prohibitions. (1) A person may not operate on a highway a motor vehicle that is mechanically altered or changed: (a) in any way that may under normal operation: (i) cause the motor vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the roadway; (ii) expose the fuel tank …

41-6a-1632. Bumpers. (1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a bumper on both front and rear of the motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle that was not originally designed or manufactured with a bumper or bumpers. (2)(a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsect…

41-6a-1633. Mudguards or flaps at rear wheels of trucks, trailers, truck tractors, or altered motor vehicles -- Exemptions. (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), when operated on a highway, the following vehicles shall be equipped with wheel covers, mudguards, flaps, or sp…

41-6a-1634. Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions. (1) A towed vehicle shall be coupled by means of a safety chain, cable or equivalent device, in addition to the regular trailer hitch or coupling. (2) Except as provided under Subsection (3), a safety chain, cabl…

41-6a-1635. Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions. (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2), (3), and (4) a person may not operate a motor vehicle with: (a) a windshield that allows less than 70% light transmittance; (b)…

41-6a-1636. Tires which are prohibited -- Regulatory powers of state transportation department -- Winter use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth. (1) A solid rubber tire on a vehicle shall have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of…

41-6a-1637. Flares, fusees, or electric lanterns and flags -- Alternative reflector units -- Duty to carry in trucks and buses -- Requirements. (1) Except as provided under Subsection (2) and unless the vehicle is carrying the equipment required under this section, a person may n…

41-6a-1638. Warning signal around disabled vehicle -- Time and place. (1)(a) When a truck, bus, truck-tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer 80 inches or more in over-all width or 30 feet or more in over-all length is stopped on a roadway or adjacent shoulder, the operato…

41-6a-1639. Hazardous materials -- Transportation regulations -- Fire extinguishers. (1)(a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation shall make rules for the safe transportation of hazardous materials. (b) The r…

41-6a-1640. Air conditioning equipment -- Requirements. (1) As used in this section, "air conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool the operator or passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. (2) Air conditioning equipment shall…

41-6a-1641. Video display in motor vehicles prohibited if visible to driver -- Exceptions. (1) A motor vehicle may not be operated on a highway if the motor vehicle is equipped with a video display located so that the display is visible to the conventional driver of the vehicle a…

41-6a-1642. Emissions inspection -- County program. (1) The legislative body of each county required under federal law to utilize a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or in which an emissions inspection and maintenance program is necessary to attain or mai…

41-6a-1642. Emissions inspection -- County program. (1) The legislative body of each county required under federal law to utilize a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or in which an emissions inspection and maintenance program is necessary to attain or mai…

41-6a-1643. Development of standardized emissions inspection and maintenance program. (1) The county legislative body of each county in which an emissions inspection and maintenance program for motor vehicles is implemented to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards may enter…

41-6a-1644. Diesel emissions program -- Implementation -- Monitoring -- Exemptions. (1) The legislative body of each county required by the comprehensive plan for air pollution control developed by the director of the Division of Air Quality in accordance with Subsection 19-2-107…

41-6a-1645. Advanced driver assistance facilities -- Repair, calibration, and disclosure -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section, "advanced driver assistance feature" means an electronic safety system that is: (a) designed to support the driver and vehicle while operating on ro…

41-6a-1646. Motor vehicle glass repair requirements -- Penalties. (1) An automotive glass company or repair facility shall provide a consumer seeking motor vehicle glass repair or replacement: (a) an electronic or hardcopy written and itemized description of the work to be done o…

41-6a-1701. Backing -- When permissible. (1) The operator of a vehicle may not back the vehicle unless the movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic. (2) The operator of a vehicle may not back the vehicle on a shoulder or roadway of a limited-acc…

41-6a-1702. Sidewalk -- Driving prohibited -- Exception. (1) Except for a bicycle, a device propelled by human power, or a motor assisted scooter, a person may not operate a vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area. A motor assisted scooter may be operated on a sidewalk only if per…

41-6a-1703. Prohibition as to passenger riding on improper portion of motor vehicle -- Exceptions. (1) A person may not ride and a person operating a motor vehicle may not knowingly permit a person to ride on any portion of a vehicle not designed or intended for the use of passen…

41-6a-1704. Vehicle door -- Prohibited opening. (1) A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on a side available to moving traffic unless it can be done safely and without interfering with the movement of other traffic. (2) A person may not leave a door open on a side of…

41-6a-1705. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism. (1) A person may not operate a vehicle when it is loaded or when there are in the front seat more than three persons that: (a) obstruct the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle; (b) interfere with…

41-6a-1706. Occupancy of a trailer or semitrailer while being moved on highway prohibited. (1) A person may not occupy a trailer or semitrailer while it is being drawn by a motor vehicle on a public highway. (2) This section does not apply to a: (a) livestock trailer or livestock…

41-6a-1707. Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade -- Sufficient space required. The operator of a vehicle may not enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersec…

41-6a-1710. Following near an authorized emergency vehicle or parking near fire apparatus prohibited. Except for a person operating an authorized emergency vehicle, the operator of a vehicle may not: (1) follow closer than 500 feet any authorized emergency vehicle traveling in re…

41-6a-1711. Driving over firehose. The operator of a vehicle may not drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on a street, private road, or driveway to be used at a fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command.

41-6a-1712. Destructive or injurious materials on highways -- Throwing lighted material from moving vehicle -- Enforcement officers. (1) As used in this section, "lighted material" means an item that is flaming, burning, or smoking, including lighted charcoal, fireworks, matches,…

41-6a-1713. Penalty for littering on a highway. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), an individual who violates any of the provisions of Section 41-6a-1712 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined: (a) not less than $200 for a violation; or (b) not less than $500 for a …

41-6a-1714. Warning signs. The Department of Transportation shall place adequate warning signs wherever it considers proper within the state notifying all persons using the public roads, highways, parks, or recreation areas of the provisions of Sections 41-6a-1712 and 41-6a-1713.…

41-6a-1715. Careless driving defined and prohibited. (1) A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person: (a) commits two or more moving traffic violations under this chapter in a series of acts within a single continuous period of driving covering …

41-6a-1716. Prohibition on using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Wireless communication device" means: (i) a cellular phone; (ii) a portable telephone; (iii) a text messaging device; (iv…

41-6a-1717. Smoking in a vehicle prohibited when child is present -- Penalty -- Enforcement. (1) As used in this section, "smoking" has the same meaning as defined in Section 26B-7-501. (2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle if a …

41-6a-1718. Simulated emergency vehicle -- Definition -- Exemption -- Identification. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Media production" means the making of a motion picture, television show, video, commercial, Internet video, or other viewable programming provided to viewers vi…

41-6a-1801. Short title. This part is known as the "Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act."

41-6a-1802. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Child restraint device" means a child restraint device that meets standards adopted under Section 41-6a-1601. (2) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle defined in Section 41-1a-102, except vehicles that are not equipped with safety be…

41-6a-1803. Driver and passengers -- Seat belt or child restraint device required. (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), the operator of a motor vehicle operated on a highway shall: (i) wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt; (ii) provide for the protection o…

41-6a-1804. Exceptions. (1) This part does not apply to an operator or passenger of: (a) a motor vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966; (b) a motor vehicle in which the operator or passengers possess a written verification from a licensed physician or physician assistant that …

41-6a-1805. Penalty for violation. (1)(a) A person who violates Section 41-6a-1803 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $45. (b) Until July 1, 2018, a peace officer may not issue a citation to an individual for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803 if the person…

41-6a-1806. Compliance -- Civil litigation. The failure to use a child restraint device or to wear a safety belt: (1) does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a person seeking recovery for injuries; and (2) may not be introduced as evidence in any…

41-6a-1901. Applicability -- Law enforcement officer duties -- Documents and records -- Notice to Department of State. (1) As used in this section, "diplomat" means an individual who: (a) has a driver license issued by the United States Department of State; or (b) claims immuniti…

41-6a-2001. Title. This part is known as the "Automatic License Plate Reader System Act."

41-6a-2002. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Active criminal investigation" means an officer has documented reasonable suspicion that a crime is being or has been committed, and believes the suspected criminal activity may be connected to a vehicle, a registered owner o…

41-6a-2003. Automatic license plate reader systems -- Restrictions. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a governmental entity may not use an automatic license plate reader system. (2) Subject to Subsection (3), an automatic license plate reader system may be used: (a) by a …