2006 Utah Code - 41-6a-1408 — Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.

     41-6a-1408.   Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.
     (1) As used in this section, "abandoned vehicle" means a vehicle that is left unattended:
     (a) on a highway for a period in excess of 48 hours; or
     (b) on public or private property for a period in excess of seven days without express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.
     (2) A person may not abandon a vehicle on a highway.
     (3) A person may not abandon a vehicle on public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.
     (4) A peace officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle has been abandoned may remove the vehicle or cause it to be removed in accordance with Section 41-6a-1406.
     (5) If the motor number, manufacturer's number or identification mark of the abandoned vehicle has been defaced, altered or obliterated, the vehicle may not be released or sold until:
     (a) the original motor number, manufacturer's number or identification mark has been replaced; or
     (b) a new number assigned by the Motor Vehicle Division has been stamped on the vehicle.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session