Utah § 41-8-3 Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-8-3 — Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties.

Utah § 41-8-3

Title 41Motor Vehicles

Ch. 41-8Driving by Minors

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 41-8-3 (2026).

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(1)In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of:

(1)(a) six months from the date the person's driver license was issued; or

(1)(b) the person reaches 18 years of age.

(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) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or

(2)(c) in an emergency.

(3)In addition to any penalties

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(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of:

(1)(a) six months from the date the person's driver license was issued; or
(1)(b) the person reaches 18 years of age.
(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) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or
(2)(c) in an emergency.
(3) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is an infraction.
(4) (4)(a) Enforcement of this section by state or local law enforcement officers shall be only as a secondary action when an operator of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of Title 41, Motor Vehicles, other than this section, or for another offense.
(4)(b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if:
(4)(b)(i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and
(4)(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.