Title 41, Motor Vehicles

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) A person may not operate a vehicle over, across, or within any part of a gore area or an island. (b) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to: (i) a person operating a vehicle that is disabled; o…

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) A snowplow operator shall ensure that a snowplow in operation on a highway displays flashing yellow lights. (b) An individual operating a snowplow as an agent of a highway authority, while…

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)(a) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1105, or …

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: (a) intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direc…

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

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: (a) the vehicl…

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 Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operat…

41-8-3. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a mo…

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 (2), a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephon…

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 Title 41, Chapter 12, 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: (a) expiration without appeal of the time within which an appeal might have been perfected; or (b) final affirmation on ap…

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…

41-12a-301. Definitions -- Requirement of owner's or operator's security -- Exceptions. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Highway" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. (b) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means the same as that term is defined in Section …

41-12a-302. Operating motor vehicle without owner's or operator's security -- Penalty. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Evidence of owner's or operator's security" means the following information regarding a motor vehicle: (i) a copy of an operator's valid: (A) insurance policy;…

41-12a-303. Condition to obtaining registration, license plates, or safety inspection. The owner of a motor vehicle required to maintain owner's security under Section 41-12a-301 may be required to swear or affirm, in a manner specified by the State Tax Commission, or present oth…

41-12a-303.3. Providing false evidence of owner's or operator's security -- Penalty. A person who provides evidence of owner's or operator's security to a peace officer under Section 41-12a-302 knowing or having reason to believe that the evidence of owner's or operator's securit…

41-12a-304. No-fault tort immunity ineffective. The owner of a motor vehicle on which owner's or operator's security is required under Section 41-12a-301 who fails to have the security in effect at the time of an accident does not have immunity from tort liability under Subsectio…

41-12a-305. Assigned risk plan. Section 31A-22-310 applies to an assigned risk plan. This continues the assigned risk plan established under Chapter 242, Laws of Utah 1985, with any modifications from Title 31A, Insurance Code.

41-12a-306. Claims adjustment by persons with owner's or operator's security other than insurance. (1) An owner or operator of a motor vehicle with respect to whom owner's or operator's security is maintained by a means other than an insurance policy under Subsection 41-12a-103(9…

41-12a-401. Means of providing proof of owner's or operator's security. (1) Whenever proof of owner's or operator's security is required under this chapter, it may be provided by filing with the department any of the following: (a) a certificate of insurance under Section 41-12a-…

41-12a-402. Insurance certificate as proof of owner's or operator's security -- Resident. Proof of owner's or operator's security may be furnished by filing with the department the written certificate of any insurer licensed in Utah certifying that there is in effect an insurance…

41-12a-403. Insurance certificate as proof of owner's or operator's security -- Nonresident. (1) The nonresident owner of a motor vehicle not registered in Utah may give proof of owner's or operator's security by filing with the department the written certificate of an insurer li…

41-12a-404. Limitation on cancellation of coverage specified in certificate. When an insurer has certified an insurance policy under Sections 41-12a-402 or 41-12a-403, the policy may not be terminated unless notice of termination is filed with the department no later than 10 days…

41-12a-405. Surety bond as proof of owner's or operator's security. (1) Proof of owner's or operator's security may be furnished by filing with the department a copy of a surety bond, certified by the surety, which conforms to Subsection 41-12a-103(9)(c). The bond may not be canc…

41-12a-406. State treasurer's certificate as proof of owner's or operator's security. (1) Proof of owner's or operator's security may be furnished by delivering to the department the certificate of the state treasurer certifying that the person named in it has deposited in trust …

41-12a-407. Certificate of self-funded coverage as proof of owner's or operator's security. (1) The department may, upon the application of any person, issue a certificate of self-funded coverage when it is satisfied that the person has: (a) more than 24 motor vehicles; and (b) d…

41-12a-408. Substitution of forms of proof of owner's or operator's security. The department shall consent to the cancellation of any bond or certificate of insurance or the department shall direct and the state treasurer shall return any money or securities to the person entitle…