2021 Utah Code
Title 41 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a - Traffic Code
Part 7 - Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing
Section 707 - Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 41-6a-707 (2021)
Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-707. Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.
  • (1) A person may not operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway:
    • (a) when approaching or on a crest of a grade or a curve on the highway where the person's view is obstructed within a distance which creates a hazard if another vehicle approached from the opposite direction;
    • (b) when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by a traffic-control device or a peace officer; or
    • (c) when the view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
  • (2) Subsection (1) does not apply:
    • (a) on a one-way roadway;
    • (b) under the conditions described in Subsection 41-6a-701(1)(b); or
    • (c) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
  • (3) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
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