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2019 Utah Code
Title 41 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a - Traffic Code
Part 16 - Vehicle Equipment
Section 1632 - Bumpers.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 41-6a-1632 (2019)
Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1632. Bumpers.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
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 Subsection (1), a bumper shall be:
- (i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height;
- (ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and
- (iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance.
- (b) A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle's frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged.
- (a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be:
- (3) If a motor vehicle is originally or later equipped with a bumper, the bumper shall:
- (a) be maintained in operational condition; and
- (b) comply with this section.
- (4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
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