Whenever proof of owner‘s or operator‘s security is required under this chapter, it may be provided by filing with the department any of the following:
Operator: means every person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
Owner: means :
(a)
a person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle;
(b)
a lessee in possession;
(c)
a conditional vendee or lessee if a motor vehicle is the subject of a conditional sale or lease with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession in the conditional vendee or lessee; or
(d)
a mortgagor if a motor vehicle is the subject of a mortgage with the mortgagor entitled to possession. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
