Utah Statutes
§ 41-6a-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:
(1)(a) 40 feet from an initial speed of 20 miles per hour on a level, dry, smooth, hard surface; or
(1)(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:
(2)(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
(2)(b) which complies with performance standards issued by the department in accordance with federal standards.
(3)In addition to the requirements of Subsections
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 41-12a-101
Short title.§ 41-12a-102
References to former provisions.§ 41-12a-103
Definitions.§ 41-12a-104
Rules of construction.§ 41-12a-201
Administration of laws under Title 41, Chapter 12a -- Compliance with Administrative Procedures Act.§ 41-12a-202
Access to accident reports.§ 41-12a-303.2
Evidence of owner's or operator's security to be carried when operating motor vehicle -- Defense -- Penalties.§ 41-12a-304
No-fault tort immunity ineffective.§ 41-12a-305
Assigned risk plan.