(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 41-8-2

  • Highway: includes :
         (15)(a) a public bridge;
         (15)(b) a county way;
         (15)(c) a county road;
         (15)(d) a common road; and
         (15)(e) a state road. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • 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
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle:

     (2)(a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver;
     (2)(b) for the driver’s employment, including the trip to and from the driver’s residence and the driver’s employment;
     (2)(c) directly to the driver’s residence from a school-sponsored activity if:

          (2)(c)(i) transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and
          (2)(c)(ii) the transportation under Subsection (2)(c)(i) commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled;
     (2)(d) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or
     (2)(e) in an emergency.
(3)

     (3)(a) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is an infraction.
     (3)(b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if:

          (3)(b)(i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and
          (3)(b)(ii) the seizure or impoundment is not otherwise authorized under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1608, or 73-18-20.1 or required under Section 41-6a-527.
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