Utah driving laws

“an individual may not use a wireless communication device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway in this state to manually: (a) (i) write or send a written communication”

“(ii) dial a phone number; (iii) access the internet; (iv) record video; (v) take a photograph; or (vi) enter data into a wireless communication device”

“Subsection (2) does not prohibit an individual from using a wireless communication device while operating a moving motor vehicle: (a) when using a wireless communication device for voice communication”

“An individual convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a: (a) class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100”

“a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state.”

“when communicating with a parent or legal guardian. (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25.”

“has a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .05 grams or greater at the time of operation or actual physical control.”

“A violation of Subsection (1) is a class B misdemeanor.”

“An individual younger than 21 years old may not operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle or motorboat with any measurable blood, breath, or urine alcohol concentration in the individual's body as shown by a chemical test.”

“driving a commercial motor vehicle while the concentration of alcohol in the individual's blood, breath, or urine is .04 grams or more”

“for an individual 21 years old or older on the date of arrest, for a period of: (A) except as provided in Subsection (1)(d)(i)(B) or (9) , 18 months”

“for an individual under 21 years old on the date of arrest: (A) except as provided in Subsection (1)(d)(ii)(B) , until the individual is 21 years old or for a period of two years, whichever is longer”

“As part of any sentence for any first conviction of Section 41-6a-502 not described in Subsection (1) : (a) the court shall: (i) (A) impose a jail sentence of not less than two days; or (B) require the individual to work in a compensatory-service work program for not less than 48 hours”

“impose a fine of not less than $700”

“suspend the individual's license or permit to operate a motor vehicle for a period of: (A) 120 days beginning on the 60th day after the date of arrest for a first suspension”

“the operator of a motor vehicle operated on a highway shall: (i) wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt; (ii) provide for the protection of each person younger than eight years old by using a child restraint device”

“a child under eight years old who is 57 inches tall or taller: (i) is exempt from the requirement in Subsection (1)(a)(ii) to be in a child restraint device”

“A person 16 years old or older who is a passenger in a motor vehicle operated on a highway shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt.”

“A person who violates Section 41-6a-1803 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $45.”

“Until July 1, 2018, a peace officer may not issue a citation to an individual for a violation of Section 41-6a-1803 if the person has not previously been warned”

“upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, or red and blue lights, shall: (i) reduce the speed of the vehicle; (ii) provide as much space as practical”

“if traveling in a lane adjacent to the stationary authorized emergency vehicle and if practical, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle.”

“upon approaching a stationary tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle that is displaying flashing amber lights, shall: (i) reduce the speed of the vehicle”

“upon approaching a stationary vehicle adjacent to a highway that is not parked in an apparent legal parking area that has flashing hazard lights illuminated, shall: (i) reduce the speed of the vehicle”

“red light signals visible from the front or rear, shall stop immediately before reaching the bus and may not proceed until the flashing red light signals cease operation.”

“The operator of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus displaying alternating flashing red light signals if the school bus is traveling in the opposite direction when: (a) traveling on a divided highway”

“on a highway of five or more lanes, which may include a left-turn lane or two-way left turn lane.”

“amber warning light signals, shall slow the vehicle, but may proceed past the school bus using due care and caution”

“for a first offense: (A) $1,000; and (B) 10 hours of compensatory service”

“20 miles per hour in a reduced speed school zone as defined in Section 41-6a-303 ; (b) 25 miles per hour in any urban district; and (c) 55 miles per hour in other locations.”

“a posted speed limit on a freeway or other limited access highway may not exceed 75 miles per hour.”

“The Department of Transportation may establish a posted speed limit on a freeway or other limited access highway that exceeds the maximum speed limit in Subsection (3)(b) if the speed limit is based on a highway traffic engineering and safety study.”

“give notice or cause to give notice of the accident to the nearest office of a law enforcement agency if the accident resulted in property damage to an apparent extent of $2,500 or more.”

“The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident under Section 41-6a-401.3 shall immediately and by the quickest means of communication available give notice or cause to give notice of the accident to the nearest office of a law enforcement agency.”

“The department may require any operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to the apparent extent of $2,500 or more to file within 10 days after the request”

“a policy issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, containing motor vehicle liability coverage may not limit the insurer's liability under that coverage below the following: (a) (i) $30,000 because of liability for bodily injury to or death of one person”

“in the amount of $65,000 because of liability for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons arising out of the use of a motor vehicle in any one accident; and (iii) in the amount of $25,000”

“An individual under 21 years old may not operate or ride the following on a highway unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that complies with specifications adopted under Subsection (4) : (a) a motorcycle”

“49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.218 related to protective headgear for motorcycles”

“A court shall waive $8 of a fine charged to an individual operating a vehicle described in Subsection (1) for a moving traffic violation if the individual was: (a) 21 years old or older at the time of operation”

“a court may not waive $8 of a fine charged to an individual operating a motorcycle for a driving under the influence violation of Section 41-6a-502 .”

“may issue a motorcycle learner permit effective for six months to an applicant who: (a) holds an original or provisional class D license, a CDL”

“the operator of a motorcycle holding the motorcycle learner permit may not operate a motorcycle: (i) on a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 60 miles per hour; (ii) with any passengers; or (iii) during the nighttime hours after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m.”

“A temporary learner permit can be issued if the applicant is at least 16 years old, has a valid Class D or Commercial Driver License, and has passed the vision test and the required motorcycle written test.”

“Anyone younger than 19 years old must hold the motorcycle learner permit for two months. The two-month requirement may be waived upon proof of completion of the Basic Rider Course (BRC).”

“A Beginning Rider Course is required for all riders. True or False”

“An individual may engage in lane filtering only when the following conditions exist: (a) the individual is operating a motorcycle”

“on a roadway with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less; or (ii) on an off-ramp; (d) the individual is not on an on-ramp; (e) the vehicle being overtaken in the same lane is stopped; (f) the motorcycle is traveling at a speed of 15 miles per hour or less; and (g) the movement may be made safely.”

“Lane splitting is riding between cars moving at higher speeds and is illegal in Utah and considered dangerous.”