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Current as of: 2010
§ 41-6a-101Title
§ 41-6a-102Definitions
§ 41-6a-201Chapter relates to vehicles on highways -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-202Violations of chapter -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-203Attempt, conspiracy, or other violations of chapter
§ 41-6a-204Requiring or knowingly permitting driver to unlawfully operate vehicle
§ 41-6a-205Government-owned vehicles subject to chapter
§ 41-6a-206Conflict with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
§ 41-6a-207Uniform application of chapter -- Effect of local ordinances
§ 41-6a-208Regulatory powers of local highway authorities -- Traffic-control device affecting state highway -- Necessity of erecting traffic-control devices
§ 41-6a-209Obedience to peace officer or other traffic controllers -- Speeding in construction zones
§ 41-6a-210Failure to respond to officer's signal to stop -- Fleeing -- Causing property damage or bodily injury -- Suspension of driver's license -- Forfeiture of vehicle -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-211Vehicle subject to forfeiture -- Seizure -- Procedure
§ 41-6a-212Emergency vehicles -- Policy regarding vehicle pursuits -- Applicability of traffic law to highway work vehicles -- Exemptions
§ 41-6a-213Persons riding or driving animals subject to chapter -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-214Quasi-public roads and parking areas -- Local ordinances
§ 41-6a-215Right of real property owner to regulate traffic
§ 41-6a-216Removal of plants or other obstructions impairing view -- Notice to owner -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-217Volunteers may be authorized to enforce certain parking provisions
§ 41-6a-301Standards and specifications for uniform system of traffic-control devices and school crossing guards
§ 41-6a-302Placing and maintenance on state highways -- Restrictions on local authorities
§ 41-6a-303Definition of reduced speed school zone -- Operation of warning lights -- School crossing guard requirements -- Responsibility provisions -- Rulemaking authority
§ 41-6a-304Obeying devices -- Effect of improper position, illegibility, or absence -- Presumption of lawful placement and compliance with chapter
§ 41-6a-305Traffic-control signal -- At intersections -- At place other than intersection -- Color of light signal -- Inoperative traffic-control signals
§ 41-6a-306Pedestrian traffic-control signals -- Rights and duties
§ 41-6a-307Flashing red or yellow signals -- Rights and duties of operators -- Railroad grade crossings excluded
§ 41-6a-308Lane use control signals -- Colors
§ 41-6a-309Prohibition of unauthorized signs, signals, lights, or markings -- Commercial advertising -- Public nuisance -- Removal
§ 41-6a-310Private vehicle as emergency vehicle -- Rules
§ 41-6a-311Interference with traffic-control devices prohibited -- Traffic signal preemption device prohibited -- Exceptions -- Defense
§ 41-6a-401Accident involving property damage -- Duties of operator, occupant, and owner -- Exchange of information -- Notification of law enforcement -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-401.3Accident involving injury -- Stop at accident -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-401.5Accident involving death -- Stop at accident -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-401.7Accident involving injury, death, or property damage -- Duties of operator, occupant, and owner -- Exchange of information -- Notification of law enforcement -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-401.9Authority to remove and dispose of vehicles and cargoes of vehicles involved in accidents
§ 41-6a-402Accident reports -- Duty of operator and investigative officer to file
§ 41-6a-403Vehicle accidents -- Investigation and report of operator security -- Agency action if no security -- Surrender of plates -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-404Accident reports -- When confidential -- Insurance policy information -- Use as evidence -- Penalty for false information
§ 41-6a-405Garage keeper to report damaged vehicle without damage sticker
§ 41-6a-406Statistical information regarding accidents -- Annual publication
§ 41-6a-407Livestock on highway -- Restrictions -- Collision, action for damages
§ 41-6a-408Peace officer investigating accident to notify owner if livestock or broken fence involved -- Exempt from liability
§ 41-6a-501Definitions
§ 41-6a-502Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration -- Reporting of convictions
§ 41-6a-502.5Impaired driving -- Penalty -- Reporting of convictions -- Sentencing requirements
§ 41-6a-503Penalties for driving under the influence violations
§ 41-6a-504Defense not available for driving under the influence violation
§ 41-6a-505Sentencing requirements for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both violations
§ 41-6a-506Electronic monitoring requirements for certain driving under the influence violations
§ 41-6a-507Supervised probation for certain driving under the influence violations
§ 41-6a-508Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation
§ 41-6a-509Driver license suspension or revocation for a driving under the influence violation
§ 41-6a-510Local DUI and related ordinances and reckless driving and impaired driving ordinances -- Consistent with code
§ 41-6a-511Courts to collect and maintain data
§ 41-6a-512Factual basis for alcohol or drug-related reckless driving plea
§ 41-6a-513Acceptance of plea of guilty to DUI -- Restrictions -- Verification of prior violations -- Prosecutor to examine defendant's record
§ 41-6a-514Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings
§ 41-6a-515Standards for chemical breath or oral fluids analysis -- Evidence
§ 41-6a-516Admissibility of chemical test results in actions for driving under the influence -- Weight of evidence
§ 41-6a-517Definitions -- Driving with any measurable controlled substance in the body -- Penalties -- Arrest without warrant
§ 41-6a-518Ignition interlock devices -- Use -- Probationer to pay cost -- Impecuniosity -- Fee
§ 41-6a-518.1Tampering with an ignition interlock system
§ 41-6a-518.2Interlock restricted driver -- Penalties for operation without ignition interlock system
§ 41-6a-519Municipal attorneys for specified offenses may prosecute for certain DUI offenses and driving while license is suspended or revoked
§ 41-6a-520Implied consent to chemical tests for alcohol or drug -- Number of tests -- Refusal -- Warning, report
§ 41-6a-521Revocation hearing for refusal -- Appeal
§ 41-6a-522Person incapable of refusal
§ 41-6a-523Persons authorized to withdraw blood -- Immunity from liability
§ 41-6a-524Refusal as evidence
§ 41-6a-525Reporting test results -- Immunity from liability
§ 41-6a-526Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited -- Definitions -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-527Seizure and impoundment of vehicles by peace officers -- Impound requirements -- Removal of vehicle by owner -- Forfeiture
§ 41-6a-528Reckless driving -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-529Definitions -- Alcohol restricted drivers
§ 41-6a-530Alcohol restricted drivers -- Prohibited from operating a vehicle while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's body -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-601Speed regulations -- Safe and appropriate speeds at certain locations -- Prima facie speed limits -- Emergency power of the governor
§ 41-6a-602Speed limits established on state highways
§ 41-6a-603Speed limits established by counties and municipalities
§ 41-6a-604Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Compensatory service -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping
§ 41-6a-604.5Speeding in a school zone complaint procedure
§ 41-6a-605Minimum speed regulations
§ 41-6a-606Speed contest or exhibition on highway -- Barricade or obstruction
§ 41-6a-607Speed violation -- Complaint -- Civil negligence
§ 41-6a-608Photo radar -- Restrictions on use
§ 41-6a-609Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-701Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-702Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-703Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
§ 41-6a-704Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction
§ 41-6a-705Passing upon right -- When permissible
§ 41-6a-706Limitation on passing -- Prohibitions
§ 41-6a-706.5Operation of motor vehicle near bicycle prohibited
§ 41-6a-707Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-708Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-709One-way traffic
§ 41-6a-710Roadway divided into marked lanes -- Provisions -- Traffic-control devices
§ 41-6a-711Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-712Divided highway -- Use of right-hand side -- Crossing only where permitted
§ 41-6a-713Driving over gore area or island prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-714Freeway and controlled-access highways -- Driving onto and from highways where permitted
§ 41-6a-715Controlled-access highways -- Prohibiting use by class or kind of traffic -- Traffic-control devices
§ 41-6a-716Driving on tollway without paying toll prohibited
§ 41-6a-801Turning -- Manner -- Traffic-control devices
§ 41-6a-802Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility
§ 41-6a-803Moving a vehicle -- Safety
§ 41-6a-804Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited
§ 41-6a-901Right-of-way between vehicles -- Unregulated intersection
§ 41-6a-902Right-of-way -- Stop or yield signals -- Yield -- Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways -- Evidence
§ 41-6a-903Yield right-of-way -- Vehicle turning left -- Entering or crossing highway other than from another roadway -- Merging lanes
§ 41-6a-904Approaching emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Stationary emergency vehicle -- Duties of respective operators
§ 41-6a-905Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway -- Right-of-way
§ 41-6a-906Designation of through highways -- Stop signs, yield signs, and traffic-control devices -- Designation of intersections as locations for preferential right-of-way treatment
§ 41-6a-907Vehicles emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads, or driveways must stop prior to sidewalk area or street
§ 41-6a-1001Pedestrians subject to traffic-control devices -- Other controls
§ 41-6a-1002Pedestrians' right-of-way -- Duty of pedestrian
§ 41-6a-1003Pedestrians yielding right-of-way -- Limits on pedestrians
§ 41-6a-1004Emergency vehicle -- Necessary signals -- Duties of operator -- Pedestrian to yield
§ 41-6a-1005Passing closed railroad or bridge gate or barrier prohibited
§ 41-6a-1006Vehicles to exercise due care to avoid pedestrians -- Audible signals and caution
§ 41-6a-1007Operators to yield right-of-way to blind pedestrian -- Duties of blind pedestrian -- Use of cane -- Failure to yield -- Liability
§ 41-6a-1008Vehicle crossing sidewalk -- Operator to yield
§ 41-6a-1009Use of roadway by pedestrians -- Prohibited activities
§ 41-6a-1010Unmarked crosswalk locations -- Restrictions on pedestrian
§ 41-6a-1011Pedestrian vehicles
§ 41-6a-1101Parents and guardians may not authorize child's violation of chapter
§ 41-6a-1102Bicycle and device propelled by human power and moped riders subject to chapter -- Exception
§ 41-6a-1103Carrying more persons than design permits prohibited -- Exception
§ 41-6a-1104Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles -- Exception
§ 41-6a-1105Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway -- Duties, prohibitions
§ 41-6a-1106Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians
§ 41-6a-1107Bicycles -- Parking on sidewalk, roadway -- Prohibitions
§ 41-6a-1108Bicycles and mopeds -- Turns -- Designated lanes
§ 41-6a-1109Bicycles and mopeds -- Turn signals -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1110Bicycle and moped inspections -- At request of officer
§ 41-6a-1111Bicycle racing -- When approved -- Prohibitions -- Exceptions -- Authorized exemptions from traffic laws
§ 41-6a-1112Bicycles and mopeds -- Carrying bundle -- One hand on handlebars
§ 41-6a-1113Bicycle -- Prohibited equipment -- Brakes required
§ 41-6a-1114Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required
§ 41-6a-1115Motor assisted scooters -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-1116Electric personal assistive mobility devices -- Conflicting provisions -- Restrictions -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-1116.5Local ordinances regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices
§ 41-6a-1117Mini-motorcycle restrictions -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1201Driving on tracks
§ 41-6a-1202Driving through safety zone
§ 41-6a-1203Railroad grade crossing -- Duty to stop -- Malfunctions and school buses -- Driving through, around, or under gate or barrier prohibited
§ 41-6a-1204Trains -- Interference with vehicles limited
§ 41-6a-1205Railroad grade crossings -- Certain vehicles must stop -- Exceptions -- Rules
§ 41-6a-1206Railroad crossing duties respecting crawler type tractor, power shovel, derrick, or other equipment or structure
§ 41-6a-1301Standards and specifications for lighting and special warning devices on school buses
§ 41-6a-1302School bus -- Signs and light signals -- Flashing amber lights -- Flashing red lights -- Passing school bus -- Duty to stop -- Travel in opposite direction -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-1303Passing a school bus complaint procedure
§ 41-6a-1304School buses -- Rules regarding design and operation
§ 41-6a-1305Violation of rules -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-1306School buses removed from service -- Removal of markings -- Repainting -- School district not to bear expense -- Infraction
§ 41-6a-1307School bus parking zones -- Establishment -- Uniform markings -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-1308School bus idling standards
§ 41-6a-1401Standing or parking vehicles -- Restrictions and exceptions
§ 41-6a-1402Stopping or parking on roadways -- Angle parking -- Traffic-control devices prohibiting or restricting
§ 41-6a-1403Motor vehicle left unattended -- Requirements
§ 41-6a-1404Stopping or parking on roadway outside business or residential district
§ 41-6a-1405Peace officer authorized to move vehicle
§ 41-6a-1406Removal and impoundment of vehicles -- Reporting and notification requirements -- Administrative impound fee -- Refunds -- Possessory lien -- Rulemaking
§ 41-6a-1407Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-1408Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification
§ 41-6a-1409Vehicle immobilization devices -- Definitions -- Notice requirements -- Maximum removal fee
§ 41-6a-1501Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Place for operator to ride -- Passengers
§ 41-6a-1502Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways
§ 41-6a-1503Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Attaching to another vehicle prohibited
§ 41-6a-1504Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Footrests for passenger -- Height of handlebars limited
§ 41-6a-1505Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Protective headgear -- Closed cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices
§ 41-6a-1506Motorcycles -- Required equipment -- Brakes
§ 41-6a-1507Custom vehicles -- Defined -- Compliance with all laws and standards -- Exceptions -- Revocation -- Signed statement required
§ 41-6a-1508Low-speed vehicle
§ 41-6a-1509Street-legal all-terrain vehicle -- Operation on highways -- Registration and licensing requirements -- Equipment requirements
§ 41-6a-1601Operation of unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles on public highways -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1602Permit to operate vehicle in violation of equipment regulations
§ 41-6a-1603Lights and illuminating devices -- Duty to display -- Time
§ 41-6a-1604Motor vehicle head lamp, tail lamps, stop lamps, and other lamps -- Requirements
§ 41-6a-1605Vehicles operated in combination
§ 41-6a-1606Load extending beyond rear of vehicle -- Duty to display lamps and reflectors or flag
§ 41-6a-1607Parking lamps required -- Use when vehicle parked at night -- Head lamps dimmed
§ 41-6a-1608Farm tractors and equipment -- Lamps and reflectors -- Slow-moving vehicle emblem
§ 41-6a-1609Lamps and reflectors on vehicles not otherwise specified -- Slow-moving vehicle identification emblems on animal-drawn vehicles
§ 41-6a-1610Spot lamps
§ 41-6a-1611Hazard warning lamps
§ 41-6a-1612Back-up lamps -- Side marker lamps
§ 41-6a-1613Lamp required for operation of vehicle on highway or adjacent shoulder -- Dimming of lights
§ 41-6a-1614Head lamps on farm tractors -- Motor vehicles sold prior to certain date
§ 41-6a-1616High intensity beams -- Red or blue lights -- Flashing lights -- Color of rear lights and reflectors
§ 41-6a-1617Highway construction and maintenance vehicles -- Transportation department to adopt rules for lighting
§ 41-6a-1618Sale or use of unapproved lighting equipment or devices prohibited
§ 41-6a-1619Sale of unapproved equipment prohibited -- Trademark or brand name
§ 41-6a-1620Departmental approval of lighting devices or safety equipment
§ 41-6a-1621Departmental hearings -- Compliance of approved devices -- Revocation of approval -- Reapproval
§ 41-6a-1622Purchase and testing of equipment by department -- Prohibition against sale of substandard devices -- Injunction -- Review -- Appeal
§ 41-6a-1623Braking systems required -- Adoption of performance requirements by department
§ 41-6a-1624Failure to repair a damaged or deployed airbag -- Penalty
§ 41-6a-1625Horns and warning devices -- Emergency vehicles
§ 41-6a-1626Mufflers -- Prevention of noise, smoke, and fumes -- Air pollution control devices
§ 41-6a-1627Mirrors
§ 41-6a-1628Seat belts -- Design and installation -- Specifications or requirements
§ 41-6a-1629Vehicles subject to Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633 -- Definitions
§ 41-6a-1630Standards applicable to vehicles
§ 41-6a-1631Prohibitions
§ 41-6a-1632Bumpers
§ 41-6a-1633Mudguards or flaps at rear wheels of trucks, trailers, truck tractors, or altered motor vehicles -- Exemptions
§ 41-6a-1634Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1635Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions
§ 41-6a-1636Tires which are prohibited -- Regulatory powers of state transportation department -- Winter use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth
§ 41-6a-1637Flares, fusees, or electric lanterns and flags -- Alternative reflector units -- Duty to carry in trucks and buses -- Requirements
§ 41-6a-1638Warning signal around disabled vehicle -- Time and place
§ 41-6a-1639Hazardous materials -- Transportation regulations -- Fire extinguishers
§ 41-6a-1640Air conditioning equipment -- Requirements
§ 41-6a-1641Video display in motor vehicles prohibited if visible to driver -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1642Emissions inspection -- County program
§ 41-6a-1643Development of standardized emissions inspection and maintenance program
§ 41-6a-1644Diesel emissions program -- Implementation -- Monitoring -- Exemptions
§ 41-6a-1701Backing -- When permissible
§ 41-6a-1702Sidewalk -- Driving prohibited -- Exception
§ 41-6a-1703Prohibition as to passenger riding on improper portion of motor vehicle -- Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1704Vehicle door -- Prohibited opening
§ 41-6a-1705Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
§ 41-6a-1706Occupancy of a trailer or semitrailer while being moved on highway prohibited
§ 41-6a-1707Entering intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade -- Sufficient space required
§ 41-6a-1708Driving in canyons and on mountain highways
§ 41-6a-1709Coasting prohibited
§ 41-6a-1710Following or parking near fire apparatus prohibited
§ 41-6a-1711Driving over firehose
§ 41-6a-1712Destructive or injurious materials on highways -- Throwing lighted material from moving vehicle -- Enforcement officers
§ 41-6a-1713Penalty for littering on a highway
§ 41-6a-1714Warning signs
§ 41-6a-1715Careless driving defined and prohibited
§ 41-6a-1716Prohibition on using a handheld wireless communication device for text messaging communication while operating a moving motor vehicle -- Penalties
§ 41-6a-1801Short title
§ 41-6a-1802Definitions
§ 41-6a-1803Driver and passengers -- Seat belt or child restraint device required
§ 41-6a-1804Exceptions
§ 41-6a-1805Penalty for violation
§ 41-6a-1806Compliance -- Civil litigation
§ 41-6a-1901Applicability -- Law enforcement officer duties -- Documents and records -- Notice to Department of State

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