(1)  The operator of a vehicle shall:

Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-1006

  • Operator: means :
(a) a human driver, as defined in Section 41-26-102. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Pedestrian: means a person traveling:
    (a) on foot; or
    (b) in a wheelchair. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • Vehicle: means a device in, on, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except a mobile carrier, as defined in Section 41-6a-1120, or a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
  • (a)  exercise care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian;

    (b)  give an audible signal when necessary; and

    (c)  exercise appropriate precaution if the operator of the vehicle observes a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
  • (2)  This section supersedes any conflicting provision of:

    (a)  this chapter; or

    (b)  a local ordinance in accordance with Section 41-6a-208.

    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session