Utah Statutes
§ 41-6a-1806 — Compliance -- Civil litigation.
Utah § 41-6a-1806
JurisdictionUtah
Title 41Motor Vehicles
Ch. 41-6aTraffic Code
Part 41-6a-18Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Usage Act
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1806 (2026).
Text
The failure to use a child restraint device or to wear a safety belt:
(1)does not constitute contributory or comparative negligence on the part of a person seeking recovery for injuries; and
(2)may not be introduced as evidence in any civil litigation on the issue of negligence, injuries, or the mitigation of damages.
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 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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