Fleeing the Police
Utah Code 41-6a-210 — a third degree felony with a fine of at least $1,000, and a year without a license
A driver signaled by a law enforcement officer to stop may not drive in willful or wanton disregard of the signal so as to interfere with or endanger any vehicle or person, and may not knowingly or intentionally try to flee or elude the officer by vehicle or any other means.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Offense | Level | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| OffenseFleeing or ignoring the signal | LevelThird degree felony | FineNot less than $1,000 |
| OffenseDoing so and causing death or serious bodily injury | LevelSecond degree felony | FineNot less than $5,000 |
- The officer may impound the vehicle.
- The driver license is revoked for one year on top of any other penalty.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 41-6a-210 — Failure to respond to officer's signal to stop -- Fleeing -- Causing property damage or bodily injury -- Suspension of driver's license -- Forfeiture of vehicle -- Penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.