Utah § 41-6a-1405 Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-6a-1405 — Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.

Utah § 41-6a-1405

Title 41Motor Vehicles

Ch. 41-6aTraffic Code

Part 41-6a-14Stopping, Standing, and Parking

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Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1405 (2026).

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(1)If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway.

(2)A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to a place of safety an unattended vehicle left standing on a highway in:

(2)(a) violation of this part; or

(2)(b) a position or under circumstances that the vehicle obstructs the normal movement of traffic.

(3)In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when:

(3)(a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;

(3)(b) the

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(1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway.
(2) A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to a place of safety an unattended vehicle left standing on a highway in:

(2)(a) violation of this part; or
(2)(b) a position or under circumstances that the vehicle obstructs the normal movement of traffic.
(3) In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when:

(3)(a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;
(3)(b) the person responsible for the vehicle is unable to provide for its custody or removal; or
(3)(c) the person operating the vehicle is arrested for an alleged offense for which the peace officer is required by law to take the person arrested before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay.