Section 1804 – Exceptions.
Effective 5/14/2019 41-6a-1804. Exceptions. (1) This part does not apply to an operator or passenger of: (a) a motor vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966; (b) a motor vehicle in which the operator or passengers possess a written verification from a licensed physician or physician assistant that the person is unable to wear a safety […]
Section 1805 – Penalty for violation.
Effective 5/8/2018 41-6a-1805. Penalty for violation. (1) (a) A person who violates Section 41-6a-1803 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $45. (b) 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 […]
Section 1806 – Compliance — Civil litigation.
41-6a-1806. Compliance — Civil litigation. The failure to use a child restraint device or to wear a safety belt: (1) does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a person seeking recovery for injuries; and (2) may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, […]
Section 1901 – Applicability — Law enforcement officer duties — Documents and records — Notice to Department of State.
Effective 5/4/2022 41-6a-1901. Applicability — Law enforcement officer duties — Documents and records — Notice to Department of State. (1) As used in this section, “diplomat” means an individual who: (a) has a driver license issued by the United States Department of State; or (b) claims immunities or privileges under 22 U.S.C. Sections 254a through […]
Section 1716 – Prohibition on using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle — Exceptions — Penalties.
Effective 5/4/2022 41-6a-1716. Prohibition on using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle — Exceptions — Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Wireless communication device” means: (i) a cellular phone; (ii) a portable telephone; (iii) a text messaging device; (iv) a personal digital assistant; (v) a stand-alone computer, including a tablet, […]
Section 1717 – Smoking in a vehicle prohibited when child is present — Penalty — Enforcement.
41-6a-1717. Smoking in a vehicle prohibited when child is present — Penalty — Enforcement. (1) As used in this section, “smoking” has the same meaning as defined in Section 26-38-2. (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle if a child who is 15 years of age or […]
Section 1704 – Vehicle door — Prohibited opening.
41-6a-1704. Vehicle door — Prohibited opening. (1) A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on a side available to moving traffic unless it can be done safely and without interfering with the movement of other traffic. (2) A person may not leave a door open on a side of a vehicle […]
Section 1705 – Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism.
41-6a-1705. Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism. (1) A person may not operate a vehicle when it is loaded or when there are in the front seat more than three persons that: (a) obstruct the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle; (b) interfere with the operator’s control over […]
Section 1706 – Occupancy of a trailer or semitrailer while being moved on highway prohibited.
41-6a-1706. Occupancy of a trailer or semitrailer while being moved on highway prohibited. (1) A person may not occupy a trailer or semitrailer while it is being drawn by a motor vehicle on a public highway. (2) This section does not apply to a: (a) livestock trailer or livestock semitrailer; (b) trailer or semitrailer being […]
Section 1707 – Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade — Sufficient space required.
41-6a-1707. Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade — Sufficient space required. The operator of a vehicle may not enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing […]