(1) 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:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 41-12a-401

  • Department: means the Department of Public Safety. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
  • Operator: means every person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 41-12a-103
  • Owner: means :
         (8)(a) a person who holds legal title to a motor vehicle;
         (8)(b) a lessee in possession;
         (8)(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
         (8)(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
     (1)(a) a certificate of insurance under Section 41-12a-402 or 41-12a-403;
     (1)(b) a copy of a surety bond under Section 41-12a-405;
     (1)(c) a certificate of deposit of money or securities issued by the state treasurer under Section 41-12a-406; or
     (1)(d) a certificate of self-funded coverage under Section 41-12a-407.
(2) Whenever the term “proof of financial responsibility” is used in this title, it shall be read as “proof of owner’s or operator’s security.”