41-6a-1632. Bumpers.
(1) |
A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a bumper on both front and rear of the motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle that was not originally designed or manufactured with a bumper or bumpers. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-1632
- 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
- 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
(2) |
(a) |
On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be:
(i) |
at least 4.5 inches in vertical height; |
(ii) |
centered on the vehicle’s center line; and |
(iii) |
extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance. |
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(b) |
A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle’s frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged. |
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(3) |
If a motor vehicle is originally or later equipped with a bumper, the bumper shall:
(a) |
be maintained in operational condition; and |
(b) |
comply with this section. |
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(4) |
A violation of this section is an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session