§ 41-26-105 — Duties following crashes involving motor vehicles equipped with an automated driving system.

Utah § 41-26-105

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 41: Motor Vehicles
• Ch. 41-26: Autonomous Vehicles

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(1) In the event of a crash involving a vehicle with the ADS engaged:

(1)(a) the ADS-equipped vehicle shall remain on the scene of the crash when required to do so under Section 41-6a-401, consistent with the vehicle's ability to achieve a minimal risk condition as described in Section 41-26-103; and
(1)(b) the owner of the ADS-equipped vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions consistent with Chapter 6a, Part 4, Accident Responsibilities.
(2) If the owner or person on behalf of the owner is not on board the vehicle at the time of the crash, the owner shall ensure that the following information is immediately communicated or made available to the persons involved or to a peace officer upon request:

(2)(a) the contents of the vehicle's registration card; and
(2)(b) the name of the insurance provider for the vehicle, including the phone number of the agent or provider.
(3) The department may require that an accident report filed under Section 41-6a-402 include:

(3)(a) whether a vehicle equipped with an ADS was involved in the accident; and
(3)(b) whether the ADS was engaged at the time of the accident.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 459, 2019 General Session