Utah § 41-8-2 Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-8-2 — Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.

Utah·Title 41 Motor Vehicles·Ch. 41-8 Driving by Minors

(1)In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

(2)It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle:

(2)(a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver;

(2)(b) for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment;

(2)(c) directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity if:

(2)(c)(i) transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and

(2)(c)(ii)

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(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle:

(2)(a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver;
(2)(b) for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment;
(2)(c) directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity if:
(2)(c)(i) transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and
(2)(c)(ii) the transportation under Subsection (2)(c)(i) commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled;
(2)(d) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or
(2)(e) in an emergency.
(3) (3)(a) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is an infraction.
(3)(b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if:
(3)(b)(i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and
(3)(b)(ii) the seizure or impoundment is not otherwise authorized under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1608, or 73-18-20.1 or required under Section 41-6a-527.

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