Section 1802 – Definitions.
41-6a-1802. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Child restraint device” means a child restraint device that meets standards adopted under Section 41-6a-1601. (2) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle defined in Section 41-1a-102, except vehicles that are not equipped with safety belts by the manufacturer. (3) “Safety belt” means a safety belt or seat belt […]
Section 1803 – Driver and passengers — Seat belt or child restraint device required.
Effective 1/1/2018 41-6a-1803. Driver and passengers — Seat belt or child restraint device required. (1) (a) 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 of age by using a child restraint […]
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 1711 – Driving over firehose.
41-6a-1711. Driving over firehose. The operator of a vehicle may not drive over an unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on a street, private road, or driveway to be used at a fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter […]
Section 1712 – Destructive or injurious materials on highways — Throwing lighted material from moving vehicle — Enforcement officers.
41-6a-1712. Destructive or injurious materials on highways — Throwing lighted material from moving vehicle — Enforcement officers. (1) A person may not throw, deposit, or discard, or permit to be dropped, thrown, deposited, or discarded on any public road or highway in the state, whether under state, county, municipal, or federal ownership, any plastic container, […]
Section 1713 – Penalty for littering on a highway.
Effective 5/12/2015 41-6a-1713. Penalty for littering on a highway. (1) A person who violates any of the provisions of Section 41-6a-1712 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined: (a) not less than $200 for a violation; or (b) not less than $500 for a second or subsequent violation within three years of a […]
Section 1714 – Warning signs.
41-6a-1714. Warning signs. The Department of Transportation shall place adequate warning signs wherever it considers proper within the state notifying all persons using the public roads, highways, parks, or recreation areas of the provisions of Sections 41-6a-1712 and 41-6a-1713. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session