Utah § 41-8-4 Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-8-4 — Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.

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

(1)Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state.

(2)It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that a person younger than 18 years of age was using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle:

(2)(a) during a medical emergency;

(2)(b) when reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard;

(2)(c) when reporting a criminal activity or requesting assistance relating to a criminal activity; or

(2)(d) when communicating with a parent or legal guardian.

(3)A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be

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(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that a person younger than 18 years of age was using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle:

(2)(a) during a medical emergency;
(2)(b) when reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard;
(2)(c) when reporting a criminal activity or requesting assistance relating to a criminal activity; or
(2)(d) when communicating with a parent or legal guardian.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25.
(4) (4)(a) A violation of this section is not a reportable violation.
(4)(b) The Driver License Division may not assess points under Section 53-3-221 against the driving record of the person who violates this section.

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