Utah § 41-6a-516 Admissibility of chemical test results in actions for driving under the influence -- Weight of evidence.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-6a-516 — Admissibility of chemical test results in actions for driving under the influence -- Weight of evidence.

Utah § 41-6a-516

Title 41Motor Vehicles

Ch. 41-6aTraffic Code

Part 41-6a-5Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-516 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) In any civil or criminal action or proceeding in which it is material to prove that a person was operating or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood or breath alcohol content statutorily prohibited, the results of a chemical test or tests as authorized in Section 41-6a-520 are admissible as evidence.

(1)(b) (1)(b)(i) In a criminal proceeding, noncompliance with Section 41-6a-520 does not render the results of a chemical test inadmissible.

(1)(b)(ii) Evidence of a defendant's blood or breath alcohol content or drug content is admissible except when prohibited by Rules of Evidence or the constitution.

(2)This section does not prevent a court from receiving otherwise admissible evidence as to a defendant's blood or bre

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(1) (1)(a) In any civil or criminal action or proceeding in which it is material to prove that a person was operating or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood or breath alcohol content statutorily prohibited, the results of a chemical test or tests as authorized in Section 41-6a-520 are admissible as evidence.
(1)(b) (1)(b)(i) In a criminal proceeding, noncompliance with Section 41-6a-520 does not render the results of a chemical test inadmissible.
(1)(b)(ii) Evidence of a defendant's blood or breath alcohol content or drug content is admissible except when prohibited by Rules of Evidence or the constitution.
(2) This section does not prevent a court from receiving otherwise admissible evidence as to a defendant's blood or breath alcohol level or drug level at the time relevant to the alleged offense.