Section 1623 – Braking systems required — Adoption of performance requirements by department.

• (1) A motor vehicle and a combination of vehicles shall have a service braking system which will stop the motor vehicle or combination of vehicles within:
  • (a) 40 feet from an initial speed of 20 miles per hour on a level, dry, smooth, hard surface; or
  • (b) a shorter distance as may be specified by the department in accordance with federal standards.

• (2) A motor vehicle and a combination of vehicles shall have a parking brake system:
  • (a) adequate to hold the motor vehicle or combination of vehicles on any grade on which it is operated under all conditions of loading on a surface free from snow, ice or loose material; or
  • (b) which complies with performance standards issued by the department in accordance with federal standards.

• (3) In addition to the requirements of Subsections (1) and (2), if necessary for safe operation, the department may by rule require additional braking systems in accordance with federal standards.

• (4) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session