2019 Utah Code
Title 41 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 8 - Driving by Minors
Section 1 - Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 41-8-1 (2019)
Effective 5/12/2015
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 state.
  • (2) This section does not apply to a person operating:
    • (a) a motor vehicle under a permit issued under Section 53-3-210.5;
    • (b) an off-highway vehicle registered under Section 41-22-3 either:
      • (i) on a highway designated as open for off-highway vehicle use; or
      • (ii) in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-10.3(1) through (3); or
    • (c) an off-highway implement of husbandry in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) through (5).
  • (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
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