Utah § 53-8-209 Inspection by officers -- Certificate of inspection.

Utah Statutes

§ 53-8-209 — Inspection by officers -- Certificate of inspection.

Utah § 53-8-209

Title 53Public Safety Code

Ch. 53-8Utah Highway Patrol Act

Part 53-8-2Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 53-8-209 (2026).

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(1)A peace officer may stop, inspect, and test a vehicle at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that:

(1)(a) a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law;

(1)(b) the vehicle's equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair; or

(1)(c) the vehicle has been in an accident and a post accident investigation is necessary.

(2)(2)(a) (2)(a)(i) If a vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer may give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the division.

(2)(a)(ii) The notice shall:

(2)(a)(ii)(A) require that the vehicle be placed in safe condition and the vehicle's equipment in proper repair and adjustment;

(2)(a)(ii)(B) specify the repairs and adjustments nee

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(1) A peace officer may stop, inspect, and test a vehicle at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that:

(1)(a) a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law;
(1)(b) the vehicle's equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair; or
(1)(c) the vehicle has been in an accident and a post accident investigation is necessary.
(2) (2)(a) (2)(a)(i) If a vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer may give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the division.
(2)(a)(ii) The notice shall:

(2)(a)(ii)(A) require that the vehicle be placed in safe condition and the vehicle's equipment in proper repair and adjustment;
(2)(a)(ii)(B) specify the repairs and adjustments needed; and
(2)(a)(ii)(C) require that a safety inspection certificate be obtained within 14 days.
(2)(b) If a vehicle is, in the reasonable judgment of the peace officer, hazardous to operate, the peace officer may require that the vehicle:
(2)(b)(i) not be operated under its own power; or
(2)(b)(ii) be driven to the nearest garage or other place of safety.
(2)(c) (2)(c)(i) If the owner or driver does not comply with the notice requirements and secure a safety inspection certificate within 14 days, the vehicle may not be operated on the highways of this state.
(2)(c)(ii) A violation of Subsection (2)(c)(i) is an infraction.
(3) An owner or driver of a vehicle is not guilty of an infraction and is not required to pay a fee or fine if the citation was issued for:

(3)(a) expired registration in violation of Section 41-1a-201 or 41-1a-1303, and:
(3)(a)(i) the citation was issued within two months after the expiration of the vehicle's registration; and
(3)(a)(ii) the owner or driver registers the vehicle within 14 days after the citation was issued; or
(3)(b) a violation of Section 41-1a-205, 41-6a-1601, or 53-8-205 or any other equipment related infraction under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 16, Vehicle Equipment, and the owner or driver obtains a safety inspection, emissions inspection, or proof of repair, as applicable, within 14 days after the citation was issued.