Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
31 sections
- Traffic StopsUtah Code 53-3-217 — the license in immediate possession, and insurance shown on paper or a phone
- Driving Without InsuranceUtah Code 41-12a-302 — a fine of at least $400, and at least $1,000 the second time inside three years
- Driving Without a LicenseUtah Code 53-3-202 — an infraction the first time, and a class B misdemeanor after a conviction
- Driving While SuspendedUtah Code 53-3-227 — a class C misdemeanor, and class B when the suspension came from a DUI or a refusal
- Careless and Reckless DrivingUtah Code 41-6a-528 — reckless includes 105 miles per hour, or three violations inside three miles
- Passing a School BusUtah Code 41-6a-1302 — at least $1,000 and 10 hours of compensatory service the first time
- After a CrashUtah Code 41-6a-401 — stop, exchange information, and call police when damage reaches $2,500
- Seat Belts and Car SeatsUtah Code 41-6a-1805 — an infraction with a fine of $45 at most, and no points
- Pulling Over for a SirenUtah Code 41-6a-904 — pull to the right, stop, and stay 500 feet back
- Moving OverUtah Code 41-6a-904 — slow down and change lanes for flashing lights on the shoulder
- Fleeing the PoliceUtah Code 41-6a-210 — a third degree felony with a fine of at least $1,000, and a year without a license
- Open ContainerUtah Code 41-6a-526 — no opened container in the passenger compartment, a class C misdemeanor
- HelmetsUtah Code 41-6a-1505 — required under 21 on a motorcycle, an electric bike or a scooter
- Window TintUtah Code 41-6a-1635 — 70% through the windshield and 35% through the front side windows
- Your Phone Behind the WheelUtah Code 41-6a-1716 — no texting, reading or video while moving, a class C misdemeanor up to $100
- A TicketUtah Code 77-7-19 — a court date five to 14 days out, or paying without appearing
- SpeedingUtah Code 41-6a-601 — 25 in an urban district and 55 elsewhere unless posted
- Speeding in a School ZoneUtah Code 41-6a-604 — 20 miles per hour, with minimum fines from $260
- The Left Lane and Lane RulesUtah Code 41-6a-702 — heavy trucks out of the left lane on three lane freeways
- Motorcycles Between LanesUtah Code 41-6a-704 — filtering past stopped traffic at 15 miles per hour or less, never splitting
- On a BicycleUtah Code 41-6a-1105 — a stop sign may be treated as a yield after slowing down
- Passing People on the RoadUtah Code 41-6a-706.5 — at least three feet from a cyclist, walker or rider
- The Learner PermitUtah Code 53-3-210.5 — at 15, good for 18 months, with a licensed adult beside the driver
- CheckpointsUtah Code 77-23-104 — only with a magistrate's written authority and a written plan
- Where You May Not ParkUtah Code 41-6a-1401 — 15 feet from a hydrant, 20 from a crosswalk
- Horses and Buggies on the RoadUtah Code 41-6a-213 — riders and buggy drivers follow the traffic chapter, without the license sanctions
- DUI PenaltiesUtah Code 41-6a-502 — .05 is the line, a class B misdemeanor the first timealso here
- The License After a DUI ArrestUtah Code 53-3-223 — 10 calendar days to ask for a hearing, and a suspension from the 60th dayalso here
- Under 21 and DrivingUtah Code 53-3-231 — any measurable alcohol, and a denial of at least six monthsalso here
- When They Take the Car BackUtah Code 70A-9a-609 — after default, without a court only without a breach of the peacealso here
- Lemon LawUtah Code 13-20-5 — four repair attempts or 30 business days out of servicealso here
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