Utah Statutes
§ 41-6a-1715 — Careless driving defined and prohibited.
Utah § 41-6a-1715
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1715 (2026).
Text
(1)A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person:
(1)(a) commits two or more moving traffic violations under this chapter in a series of acts within a single continuous period of driving covering three miles or less in total distance; or
(1)(b) commits a moving traffic violation under this chapter other than a moving traffic violation under Part 6, Speed Restrictions, while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including:
(1)(b)(i) searching for an item in the vehicle; or
(1)(b)(ii) attending to personal hygiene or grooming.
(2)A violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor.
(3)In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section,
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 120, 2021 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
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Utah § 41-6a-1715, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ut/41-6a-1715.