Under 21 and Driving
Utah Code 53-3-231 — any measurable alcohol, and a denial of at least six months
No one younger than 21 may operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle or a motorboat with any measurable blood, breath or urine alcohol concentration shown by a chemical test.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- The officer advises before the test that a result showing a violation means the license is denied or suspended.
- Notice of the division's intention to deny or suspend is given within 24 hours of the arrest, with information on getting a prompt hearing.
- A petition for judicial review after a hearing is due within 30 days after the division issues its order.
| Offense | From the 60th day after the arrest |
|---|---|
| OffenseA first offense | From the 60th day after the arrestThe license denied for not less than six months |
| OffenseA second within 10 years of a prior denial or suspension | From the 60th day after the arrestSuspended until 21 or for two years, whichever is longer |
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 53-3-231 — Person under 21 may not operate a vehicle or motorboat with detectable alcohol in body -- Chemical test procedures -- Temporary license -- Hearing and decision -- Suspension of license or operating privilege -- Fees -- Judicial review -- Referral to local substance abuse authority or program
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.