Title 41, Title 41: Motor Vehicles

41-6a-607. Speed violation -- Complaint -- Civil negligence. (1) For a charge of violation of a speed provision under this part, the citation or information shall specify the: speed at which the defendant is alleged to have operated a vehicle; and speed limit applicable to the se…

41-6a-608. Photo radar -- Restrictions on use. (1) "Photo radar" means a device used primarily for highway speed limit enforcement substantially consisting of a low power doppler radar unit and camera mounted in or on a vehicle, which automatically produces a photograph of a vehi…

41-6a-609. Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section, "radar jamming device" means any instrument or mechanism designed or intended to interfere with the radar or any laser that is used by law enforcement…

41-6a-701. Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions. (1) On all roadways of sufficient width, a person operating a vehicle shall operate the vehicle on the right half of the roadway, except: when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same …

41-6a-702. Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section and Section, "general purpose lane" means a highway lane open to vehicular traffic but does not include a designated: 41-6a-704 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane; …

41-6a-703. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. (1) In accordance with Section, a person operating a vehicle proceeding in an opposite direction from another vehicle shall pass the other vehicle to the right. 41-6a-701 (2) On a roadway having width for not more tha…

41-6a-704. Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction. (1) As used in this section: "Off-ramp" means the portion of a roadway that connects a freeway or limited access highway to an intersection. "Off-ramp" does not include the portion of a roadway that connects…

41-6a-704.1. Prohibition on lane splitting -- Penalty. (1) An individual may not engage in lane splitting. (2) A violation of Subsectionis an infraction. (1) (3) If an individual is convicted of a violation of Subsection (1), the Driver License Division shall: suspend the individ…

41-6a-705. Passing on right -- When permissible. (1) Subject to Section, the operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only: 41-6a-718 when the vehicle overtaken is making or preparing to make a left turn; or on a roadway with unobstructed paveme…

41-6a-706. Limitation on passing -- Prohibitions. (1) Subject to the provisions of Section, on a two-way highway, a person may not operate a vehicle to the left side of the center of the roadway to pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is: 41-…

41-6a-706.5. Definitions -- Operation of motor vehicle near a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited -- Endangering a vulnerable user of a highway prohibited. (1) As used in this section, "vulnerable user of a highway" means: a pedestrian, including a person engaged in work upon…

41-6a-707. Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions. (1) A person may not operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway: when approaching or on a crest of a grade or a curve on the highway where the person's view is obstructed within a distance which creates …

41-6a-708. Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions. (1) A highway authority may designate no-passing zones on any portion of a highway under its jurisdiction if the highway authority determines passing is especially hazardous. A highway authority shall des…

41-6a-709. One-way traffic. (1) A highway authority may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes under the highway authority's jurisdiction for one direction of vehicle travel at all times as indicated by traffic-control devices. (2) On a roadway desig…

41-6a-710. Roadway divided into marked lanes -- Provisions -- Traffic-control devices. On a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following provisions apply and any violation of this section is an infraction: (1) Except as provided in Subsection, a…

41-6a-711. Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions -- Penalty. (1) As used in this section, "connected platooning system" means a system that uses vehicle-to-vehicle communication to electronically coordinate the speed and braking of a lead vehicle with the speed…

41-6a-712. Divided highway -- Use of right-hand side -- Crossing only where permitted. (1) A person operating a vehicle on a divided highway shall use the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by a traffic-control device or a peace officer. (2) A …

41-6a-713. Driving over gore area or island prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) A person may not operate a vehicle over, across, or within any part of a gore area or an island. Subsectiondoes not apply to: (1)(a) a person operating a vehicle that is disabled; or an operato…

41-6a-714. Freeway and controlled-access highways -- Driving onto and from highways where permitted. (1) A person may not operate a vehicle onto or from any freeway or other controlled-access highway except at entrances and exits established by the highway authority having jurisd…

41-6a-715. Controlled-access highways -- Prohibiting use by class or type of traffic -- Traffic-control devices. (1) A highway authority may regulate or prohibit the use of a controlled-access highway within the highway authority's jurisdiction by any class or type of traffic tha…

41-6a-716. Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited. (1) As used in this section, "tollway" has the same meaning as defined in Section. 72-6-118 (2) The operator of a vehicle traveling on a tollway shall pay the toll imposed by the department or other entity for that tol…

41-6a-717. Use of runaway vehicle ramps. (1) A person may not use a runaway vehicle ramp unless the person is in an emergency situation requiring the use of the ramp to stop the person's vehicle. (2) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a runaway vehicle ramp or in …

41-6a-718. Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass. (1) A snowplow operator shall ensure that a snowplow in operation on a highway displays flashing yellow lights. An individual operating a snowplow as an agent of a highway authority, while engage…

41-6a-801. Turning -- Manner -- Traffic-control devices. The operator of a vehicle shall make turns as follows, and a violation of this section is an infraction: (1) Right turns: both a right turn and an approach for a right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right-h…

41-6a-802. Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility. (1) As used in this section, "railroad grade crossing" means the area between the passive or active warning signs where a railroad track and roadway intersect. (2) The operator of a vehicle may not make a U-turn or turn…

41-6a-803. Moving a vehicle -- Safety. (1) A person may not move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement may be made with reasonable safety. (2) A violation of this section is an infraction.

41-6a-804. Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited. (1) An individual may not turn a vehicle, merge into a continuing lane from a lane of travel that is ending, or otherwise move right or left o…

41-6a-901. Right-of-way between vehicles -- Unregulated intersection. (1) The operator of a vehicle approaching an intersection not regulated by a traffic-control device shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle that has entered the intersection from a different highway. (2) Ex…

41-6a-902. Right-of-way -- Stop or yield signals -- Yield -- Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways -- Evidence. (1) Preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs under Section. 41-6a-906 (2) Except as provided in Section, or when directed …

41-6a-903. Yield right-of-way -- Vehicle turning left -- Entering or crossing highway other than from another roadway -- Merging lanes. (1) The operator of a vehicle: intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction…

41-6a-903.1. Right-of-way -- Zipper merge. (1) As used in this section: "Merge point" means the point at which two traffic lanes merge into one traffic lane. "Zipper method" means a method of merging vehicles at a merge point that involves the operators of the merging vehicles: u…

41-6a-904. Approaching emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Stationary emergency vehicle -- Duties of respective operators. (1) Except when otherwise directed by a peace officer, the operator of a vehicle, upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle using …

41-6a-905. Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway -- Right-of-way. The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to an: (1) authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work on a highway within a highway construction or maintenance area indicated by a traffic…

41-6a-906. Designation of through highways -- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic-control devices -- Designation of intersections as locations for preferential right-of-way treatment. (1) A highway authority, with reference to highways under its jurisdiction, may erect and maint…

41-6a-907. Vehicles emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads, or driveways must stop prior to sidewalk area or street. (1) The operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within a business or residence district shall stop: the vehicle im…

41-8-1. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry. (1) A person under 16 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this …

41-8-2. Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions. (1) In addition to the provisions of, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state…

41-8-3. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) In addition to the provisions of, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with …

41-8-4. Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to…

41-10-1. State Tax Commission designated vehicle department. The State Tax Commission is hereby designated as the vehicle department of this state referred to in Laws of Utah, 1933, Chapters 43, 44, and 45.

41-12a-101. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the "Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act."

41-12a-102. References to former provisions. References to the former "Safety Responsibility Act" under former, are considered to refer to the corresponding provisions under this chapter.

41-12a-103. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. (2) "Judgment" means any judgment that is final by: expiration without appeal of the time within which an appeal might have been perfected; or final affirmation on appeal, re…

41-12a-104. Rules of construction. (1) If a person maintains owner's security under this chapter, it does not limit the person's liability to the face amount of the owner's security. (2) Nothing in this chapter prevents the plaintiff in any action at law from relying for relief u…

41-12a-201. Administration of laws under Title 41, Chapter 12a -- Compliance with Administrative Procedures Act. (1) The department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and may adopt rules as necessary for its administration. (2) The department shall comply…

41-12a-202. Access to accident reports. (1) Accident reports and supplemental information as required under this chapter are protected and are for the confidential use of the department and other state, local, or federal government agencies and may be disclosed only as provided i…