Utah

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Utah. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Helmets required for all riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

5 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

65 and over: vision test required

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

Zero tolerance for some drugs

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Legal for medical use

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

75; 80 on specified segments

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

75; 80 on specified segments

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

65; 70 on specified segments

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

65; 70 on specified segments

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

75

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

75

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Ignition Interlocks

Mandatory for repeat convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions

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Open container laws

yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

yes

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.16

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

120 days

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

None

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Child Restraint Required

7 yrs or under and under 57" tall

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 yrs or 57" or taller

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

Nighttime driving: 17 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 6 months

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

18

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

40 (10)

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

Midnight - 5 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

First 6 months: no passengers (secondary enforcement)

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

Drivers and passengers over 16

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In What Seat?

All

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Hand-Held Ban?

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

Drivers under 18. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: State Law

Prohibited

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

None

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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