Utah Code 77-23-105. Failure to stop — Criminal liability
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Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-23-105
- Administrative traffic checkpoint: means a roadblock procedure where enforcement officers stop all, or a designated sequence of, motor vehicles traveling on highways and roads and subject those vehicles to inspection or testing and the drivers or occupants to questioning or the production of documents. See Utah Code 77-23-102
- Magistrate: includes all judicial officers enumerated in Subsection 77-1-3(4). See Utah Code 77-23-102
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Any person who intentionally and knowingly passes, without stopping as required, any administrative traffic checkpoint operated under the authority of a magistrate as provided in Section 77-23-104 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Enacted by Chapter 72, 1992 General Session