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.

(b)  A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle’s frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged.

(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.

(4)  A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session