Utah § 41-8-1 Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-8-1 — Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

Utah § 41-8-1

Title 41Motor Vehicles

Ch. 41-8Driving by Minors

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Utah Code Ann. § 41-8-1 (2026).

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(1)A person under 16 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state.

(2)This section does not apply to a person operating:

(2)(a) a motor vehicle under a permit issued under Section 53-3-210.5;

(2)(b) an off-highway vehicle registered under Section 41-22-3 either:

(2)(b)(i) on a highway designated as open for off-highway vehicle use; or

(2)(b)(ii) in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-10.3(1) through (3); or

(2)(c) an off-highway implement of husbandry in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) through (5).

(3)A violation of this section is an infraction.

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(1) A person under 16 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state.
(2) This section does not apply to a person operating:

(2)(a) a motor vehicle under a permit issued under Section 53-3-210.5;
(2)(b) an off-highway vehicle registered under Section 41-22-3 either:
(2)(b)(i) on a highway designated as open for off-highway vehicle use; or
(2)(b)(ii) in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-10.3(1) through (3); or
(2)(c) an off-highway implement of husbandry in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) through (5).
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.