Utah Statutes
§ 53-3-217 — License to be carried when driving motor vehicle -- Production in court -- Violation.
Utah § 53-3-217
JurisdictionUtah
Title 53Public Safety Code
Ch. 53-3Uniform Driver License Act
Part 53-3-2Driver Licensing Act
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 53-3-217 (2026).
Text
(1)(1)(a) The licensee shall have his license certificate in his immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle.
(1)(b) A licensee shall display his license certificate upon demand of a justice of peace, a peace officer, or a field deputy or inspector of the division.
(2)It is a defense to a charge under this section that the person charged produces in court a license certificate issued to him and valid at the time of his citation or arrest.
(3)A person who violates Subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) is guilty of an infraction.
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Related
Oliver v. Woods
209 F.3d 1179 (Tenth Circuit, 2000)
State v. Higgins
884 P.2d 1242 (Utah Supreme Court, 1994)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
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