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2011 Utah Code
Title 41 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a Traffic Code
- Section 101 Title.
- Section 102 Definitions.
- Section 201 Chapter relates to vehicles on highways -- Exceptions.
- Section 202 Violations of chapter -- Penalties.
- Section 203 Attempt, conspiracy, or other violations of chapter.
- Section 204 Requiring or knowingly permitting driver to unlawfully operate vehicle.
- Section 205 Government-owned vehicles subject to chapter.
- Section 206 Conflict with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Section 207 Uniform application of chapter -- Effect of local ordinances.
- Section 208 Regulatory powers of local highway authorities -- Traffic-control device affecting state highway -- Necessity of erecting traffic-control devices.
- Section 209 Obedience to peace officer or other traffic controllers -- Speeding in construction zones.
- Section 210 Failure to respond to officer's signal to stop -- Fleeing -- Causing property damage or bodily injury -- Suspension of driver's license -- Forfeiture of vehicle -- Penalties.
- Section 211 Vehicle subject to forfeiture -- Seizure -- Procedure.
- Section 212 Emergency vehicles -- Policy regarding vehicle pursuits -- Applicability of traffic law to highway work vehicles -- Exemptions.
- Section 213 Persons riding or driving animals subject to chapter -- Exceptions.
- Section 214 Quasi-public roads and parking areas -- Local ordinances.
- Section 215 Right of real property owner to regulate traffic.
- Section 216 Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view -- Notice to owner -- Penalty.
- Section 217 Volunteers may be authorized to enforce certain parking provisions.
- Section 301 Standards and specifications for uniform system of traffic-control devices and school crossing guards.
- Section 302 Placing and maintenance on state highways -- Restrictions on local authorities.
- Section 303 Definition of reduced speed school zone -- Operation of warning lights -- School crossing guard requirements -- Responsibility provisions -- Rulemaking authority.
- Section 304 Obeying devices -- Effect of improper position, illegibility, or absence -- Presumption of lawful placement and compliance with chapter.
- Section 305 Traffic-control signal -- At intersections -- At place other than intersection -- Color of light signal -- Inoperative traffic-control signals.
- Section 306 Pedestrian traffic-control signals -- Rights and duties.
- Section 307 Flashing red or yellow signals -- Rights and duties of operators -- Railroad grade crossings excluded.
- Section 308 Lane use control signals -- Colors.
- Section 309 Prohibition of unauthorized signs, signals, lights, or markings -- Commercial advertising -- Public nuisance -- Removal.
- Section 310 Private vehicle as emergency vehicle -- Rules.
- Section 311 Interference with traffic-control devices prohibited -- Traffic signal preemption device prohibited -- Exceptions -- Defense.
- Section 401 Accident involving property damage -- Duties of operator, occupant, and owner -- Exchange of information -- Notification of law enforcement -- Penalties.
- Section 401.3 Accident involving injury -- Stop at accident -- Penalty.
- Section 401.5 Accident involving death -- Stop at accident -- Penalty.
- Section 401.7 Accident involving injury, death, or property damage -- Duties of operator, occupant, and owner -- Exchange of information -- Notification of law enforcement -- Penalties.
- Section 401.9 Authority to remove and dispose of vehicles and cargoes of vehicles involved in accidents.
- Section 402 Accident reports -- Duty of operator and investigative officer to file.
- Section 403 Vehicle accidents -- Investigation and report of operator security -- Agency action if no security -- Surrender of plates -- Penalties.
- Section 404 Accident reports -- When confidential -- Insurance policy information -- Use as evidence -- Penalty for false information.
- Section 405 Garage keeper to report damaged vehicle without damage sticker.
- Section 406 Statistical information regarding accidents -- Annual publication.
- Section 407 Livestock on highway -- Restrictions -- Collision, action for damages.
- Section 408 Peace officer investigating accident to notify owner if livestock or broken fence involved -- Exempt from liability.
- Section 501 Definitions.
- Section 502 Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration -- Reporting of convictions.
- Section 502.5 Impaired driving -- Penalty -- Reporting of convictions -- Sentencing requirements.
- Section 503 Penalties for driving under the influence violations.
- Section 504 Defense not available for driving under the influence violation.
- Section 505 Sentencing requirements for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both violations.
- Section 506 Electronic monitoring requirements for certain driving under the influence violations.
- Section 507 Supervised probation for certain driving under the influence violations.
- Section 508 Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.
- Section 509 Driver license suspension or revocation for a driving under the influence violation.
- Section 510 Local DUI and related ordinances and reckless driving and impaired driving ordinances -- Consistent with code.
- Section 511 Courts to collect and maintain data.
- Section 512 Factual basis for alcohol or drug-related reckless driving plea.
- Section 513 Acceptance of plea of guilty to DUI -- Restrictions -- Verification of prior violations -- Prosecutor to examine defendant's record.
- Section 514 Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.
- Section 515 Standards for chemical breath or oral fluids analysis -- Evidence.
- Section 516 Admissibility of chemical test results in actions for driving under the influence -- Weight of evidence.
- Section 517 Definitions -- Driving with any measurable controlled substance in the body -- Penalties -- Arrest without warrant.
- Section 518 (Superseded 07/01/12) Ignition interlock devices -- Use -- Probationer to pay cost -- Impecuniosity -- Fee.
- Section 518 (Effective 07/01/12) Ignition interlock devices -- Use -- Probationer to pay cost -- Impecuniosity -- Fee.
- Section 518.1 Tampering with an ignition interlock system.
- Section 518.2 Interlock restricted driver -- Penalties for operation without ignition interlock system.
- Section 519 Municipal attorneys for specified offenses may prosecute for certain DUI offenses and driving while license is suspended or revoked.
- Section 520 Implied consent to chemical tests for alcohol or drug -- Number of tests -- Refusal -- Warning, report.
- Section 521 Revocation hearing for refusal -- Appeal.
- Section 522 Person incapable of refusal.
- Section 523 Persons authorized to withdraw blood -- Immunity from liability.
- Section 524 Refusal as evidence.
- Section 525 Reporting test results -- Immunity from liability.
- Section 526 Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited -- Definitions -- Exceptions.
- Section 527 Seizure and impoundment of vehicles by peace officers -- Impound requirements -- Removal of vehicle by owner -- Forfeiture.
- Section 528 Reckless driving -- Penalty.
- Section 529 Definitions -- Alcohol restricted drivers.
- Section 530 Alcohol restricted drivers -- Prohibited from operating a vehicle while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's body -- Penalties.
- Section 601 Speed regulations -- Safe and appropriate speeds at certain locations -- Prima facie speed limits -- Emergency power of the governor.
- Section 602 Speed limits established on state highways.
- Section 603 Speed limits established by counties and municipalities.
- Section 604 Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Compensatory service -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping.
- Section 604.5 Speeding in a school zone complaint procedure.
- Section 605 Minimum speed regulations.
- Section 606 Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction.
- Section 607 Speed violation -- Complaint -- Civil negligence.
- Section 608 Photo radar -- Restrictions on use.
- Section 609 Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
- Section 701 Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions.
- Section 702 Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties.
- Section 703 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
- Section 704 Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.
- Section 705 Passing upon right -- When permissible.
- Section 706 Limitation on passing -- Prohibitions.
- Section 706.5 Operation of motor vehicle near bicycle prohibited.
- Section 707 Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.
- Section 708 Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.
- Section 709 One-way traffic.
- Section 710 Roadway divided into marked lanes -- Provisions -- Traffic-control devices.
- Section 711 Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions.
- Section 712 Divided highway -- Use of right-hand side -- Crossing only where permitted.
- Section 713 Driving over gore area or island prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
- Section 714 Freeway and controlled-access highways -- Driving onto and from highways where permitted.
- Section 715 Controlled-access highways -- Prohibiting use by class or kind of traffic -- Traffic-control devices.
- Section 716 Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited.
- Section 801 Turning -- Manner -- Traffic-control devices.
- Section 802 Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility.
- Section 803 Moving a vehicle -- Safety.
- Section 804 Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited.
- Section 901 Right-of-way between vehicles -- Unregulated intersection.
- Section 902 Right-of-way -- Stop or yield signals -- Yield -- Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways -- Evidence.
- Section 903 Yield right-of-way -- Vehicle turning left -- Entering or crossing highway other than from another roadway -- Merging lanes.
- Section 904 Approaching emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Stationary emergency vehicle -- Duties of respective operators.
- Section 905 Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway -- Right-of-way.
- Section 906 Designation of through highways -- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic-control devices -- Designation of intersections as locations for preferential right-of-way treatment.
- Section 907 Vehicles emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads, or driveways must stop prior to sidewalk area or street.
- Section 1001 Pedestrians subject to traffic-control devices -- Other controls.
- Section 1002 Pedestrians' right-of-way -- Duty of pedestrian.
- Section 1003 Pedestrians yielding right-of-way -- Limits on pedestrians.
- Section 1004 Emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Duties of operator -- Pedestrian to yield.
- Section 1005 Passing closed railroad or bridge gate or barrier prohibited.
- Section 1006 Vehicles to exercise due care to avoid pedestrians -- Audible signals and caution.
- Section 1007 Operators to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability.
- Section 1008 Vehicle crossing sidewalk -- Operator to yield.
- Section 1009 Use of roadway by pedestrians -- Prohibited activities.
- Section 1010 Unmarked crosswalk locations -- Restrictions on pedestrian.
- Section 1011 Pedestrian vehicles.
- Section 1101 Parents and guardians may not authorize child's violation of chapter.
- Section 1102 Bicycle and device propelled by human power and moped riders subject to chapter -- Exception.
- Section 1103 Carrying more persons than design permits prohibited -- Exception.
- Section 1104 Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles -- Exception.
- Section 1105 Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions.
- Section 1106 Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians.
- Section 1107 Bicycles -- Parking on sidewalk, roadway -- Prohibitions.
- Section 1108 Bicycles and mopeds -- Turns -- Designated lanes.
- Section 1109 Bicycles and mopeds -- Turn signals -- Exceptions.
- Section 1110 Bicycle and moped inspections -- At request of officer.
- Section 1111 Bicycle racing -- When approved -- Prohibitions -- Exceptions -- Authorized exemptions from traffic laws.
- Section 1112 Bicycles and mopeds -- Carrying bundle -- One hand on handlebars.
- Section 1113 Bicycle -- Prohibited equipment -- Brakes required.
- Section 1114 Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.
- Section 1115 Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.
- Section 1116 Electric personal assistive mobility devices -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties.
- Section 1116.5 Local ordinances regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices.
- Section 1117 Mini-motorcycle restrictions -- Exceptions.
- Section 1201 Driving on tracks.
- Section 1202 Driving through safety zone.
- Section 1203 Railroad grade crossing -- Duty to stop -- Malfunctions and school buses -- Driving through, around, or under gate or barrier prohibited.
- Section 1204 Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited.
- Section 1205 Railroad grade crossings -- Certain vehicles must stop -- Exceptions -- Rules.
- Section 1206 Railroad crossing duties respecting crawler type tractor, power shovel, derrick, or other equipment or structure.
- Section 1301 Standards and specifications for lighting and special warning devices on school buses.
- Section 1302 School bus -- Signs and light signals -- Flashing amber lights -- Flashing red lights -- Passing school bus -- Duty to stop -- Travel in opposite direction -- Penalties.
- Section 1303 Passing a school bus complaint procedure.
- Section 1304 School buses -- Rules regarding design and operation.
- Section 1305 Violation of rules -- Penalty.
- Section 1306 School buses removed from service -- Removal of markings -- Repainting -- School district not to bear expense -- Infraction.
- Section 1307 School bus parking zones -- Establishment -- Uniform markings -- Penalty.
- Section 1308 School bus idling standards.
- Section 1309 Advertising on a school bus.
- Section 1401 Standing or parking vehicles -- Restrictions and exceptions.
- Section 1402 Stopping or parking on roadways -- Angle parking -- Traffic-control devices prohibiting or restricting.
- Section 1403 Motor vehicle left unattended -- Requirements.
- Section 1404 Stopping or parking on roadway outside business or residential district.
- Section 1405 Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.
- Section 1406 Removal and impoundment of vehicles -- Reporting and notification requirements -- Administrative impound fee -- Refunds -- Possessory lien -- Rulemaking.
- Section 1407 Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization -- Penalties.
- Section 1408 Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.
- Section 1409 Vehicle immobilization devices -- Definitions -- Notice requirements -- Maximum removal fee.
- Section 1501 Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers.
- Section 1502 Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.
- Section 1503 Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Attaching to another vehicle prohibited.
- Section 1504 Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Footrests for passenger -- Height of handlebars limited.
- Section 1505 Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Protective headgear -- Closed cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices.
- Section 1506 Motorcycles -- Required equipment -- Brakes.
- Section 1507 Custom vehicles -- Defined -- Compliance with all laws and standards -- Exceptions -- Revocation -- Signed statement required.
- Section 1508 Low-speed vehicle.
- Section 1509 Street-legal all-terrain vehicle -- Operation on highways -- Registration and licensing requirements -- Equipment requirements.
- Section 1601 Operation of unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles on public highways -- Exceptions.
- Section 1602 Permit to operate vehicle in violation of equipment regulations.
- Section 1603 Lights and illuminating devices -- Duty to display -- Time.
- Section 1604 Motor vehicle head lamp, tail lamps, stop lamps, and other lamps -- Requirements.
- Section 1605 Vehicles operated in combination.
- Section 1606 Load extending beyond rear of vehicle -- Duty to display lamps and reflectors or flag.
- Section 1607 Parking lamps required -- Use when vehicle parked at night -- Head lamps dimmed.
- Section 1608 Farm tractors and equipment -- Lamps and reflectors -- Slow-moving vehicle emblem.
- Section 1609 Lamps and reflectors on vehicles not otherwise specified -- Slow-moving vehicle identification emblems on animal-drawn vehicles.
- Section 1610 Spot lamps.
- Section 1611 Hazard warning lamps.
- Section 1612 Back-up lamps -- Side marker lamps.
- Section 1613 Lamp required for operation of vehicle on highway or adjacent shoulder -- Dimming of lights.
- Section 1614 Head lamps on farm tractors -- Motor vehicles sold prior to certain date.
- Section 1616 High intensity beams -- Red or blue lights -- Flashing lights -- Color of rear lights and reflectors.
- Section 1617 Highway construction and maintenance vehicles -- Transportation department to adopt rules for lighting.
- Section 1618 Sale or use of unapproved lighting equipment or devices prohibited.
- Section 1619 Sale of unapproved equipment prohibited -- Trademark or brand name.
- Section 1620 Departmental approval of lighting devices or safety equipment.
- Section 1621 Departmental hearings -- Compliance of approved devices -- Revocation of approval -- Reapproval.
- Section 1622 Purchase and testing of equipment by department -- Prohibition against sale of substandard devices -- Injunction -- Review -- Appeal.
- Section 1623 Braking systems required -- Adoption of performance requirements by department.
- Section 1624 Failure to repair a damaged or deployed airbag -- Penalty.
- Section 1625 Horns and warning devices -- Emergency vehicles.
- Section 1626 Mufflers -- Prevention of noise, smoke, and fumes -- Air pollution control devices.
- Section 1627 Mirrors.
- Section 1628 Seat belts -- Design and installation -- Specifications or requirements.
- Section 1629 Vehicles subject to Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633 -- Definitions.
- Section 1630 Standards applicable to vehicles.
- Section 1631 Prohibitions.
- Section 1632 Bumpers.
- Section 1633 Mudguards or flaps at rear wheels of trucks, trailers, truck tractors, or altered motor vehicles -- Exemptions.
- Section 1634 Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions.
- Section 1635 Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions.
- Section 1636 Tires which are prohibited -- Regulatory powers of state transportation department -- Winter use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth.
- Section 1637 Flares, fusees, or electric lanterns and flags -- Alternative reflector units -- Duty to carry in trucks and buses -- Requirements.
- Section 1638 Warning signal around disabled vehicle -- Time and place.
- Section 1639 Hazardous materials -- Transportation regulations -- Fire extinguishers.
- Section 1640 Air conditioning equipment -- Requirements.
- Section 1641 Video display in motor vehicles prohibited if visible to driver -- Exceptions.
- Section 1642 Emissions inspection -- County program.
- Section 1643 Development of standardized emissions inspection and maintenance program.
- Section 1644 Diesel emissions program -- Implementation -- Monitoring -- Exemptions.
- Section 1701 Backing -- When permissible.
- Section 1702 Sidewalk -- Driving prohibited -- Exception.
- Section 1703 Prohibition as to passenger riding on improper portion of motor vehicle -- Exceptions.
- Section 1704 Vehicle door -- Prohibited opening.
- Section 1705 Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
- Section 1706 Occupancy of a trailer or semitrailer while being moved on highway prohibited.
- Section 1707 Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade -- Sufficient space required.
- Section 1708 Driving in canyons and on mountain highways.
- Section 1709 Coasting prohibited.
- Section 1710 Following or parking near fire apparatus prohibited.
- Section 1711 Driving over firehose.
- Section 1712 Destructive or injurious materials on highways -- Throwing lighted material from moving vehicle -- Enforcement officers.
- Section 1713 Penalty for littering on a highway.
- Section 1714 Warning signs.
- Section 1715 Careless driving defined and prohibited.
- Section 1716 Prohibition on using a handheld wireless communication device for text messaging communication while operating a moving motor vehicle -- Penalties.
- Section 1801 Short title.
- Section 1802 Definitions.
- Section 1803 Driver and passengers -- Seat belt or child restraint device required.
- Section 1804 Exceptions.
- Section 1805 Penalty for violation.
- Section 1806 Compliance -- Civil litigation.
- Section 1901 Applicability -- Law enforcement officer duties -- Documents and records -- Notice to Department of State.
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