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Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-1502- Lane filtering: means , when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Motor vehicle: means a vehicle that is self-propelled and a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Motor-driven cycle: means a motorcycle, moped, and a motorized bicycle having:
| (i) | an engine with less than 150 cubic centimeters displacement; or |
| (ii) | a motor that produces not more than five horsepower. See Utah Code 41-6a-102- Motorcycle: means :
| (a) | a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; or |
| (b) | an autocycle. See Utah Code 41-6a-102- Operate: means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Operator: means :
| (a) | a human driver, as defined in Section 41-26-102. See Utah Code 41-6a-102- Traffic: means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for the purpose of travel. 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
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| (a) |
A motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane. |
| (b) |
An individual may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane. |
| (c) |
This Subsection (1) does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles operated two abreast in a single lane. |
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| (2) |
The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. |
| (3) |
| (a) |
Except as described in Subsection (3)(b), an individual may not operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between:
| (ii) |
adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
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| (b) |
Subsection (3)(a) does not apply to an individual operating a motorcycle engaging in lane filtering as described in Section 41-6a-704. |
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| (4) |
Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. |
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Subsections (2) and (3)(a) do not apply to peace officers acting in the peace officers’ official capacities. |
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The provisions of this section also apply to all-terrain type I vehicles. |
| (7) |
A violation of this section is an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 74, 2020 General Session
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