Utah Code 41-8-4. Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 — Use of wireless telephones prohibited — Exceptions — Penalty
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(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2) , a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state.
Terms Used In Utah Code 41-8-4
- 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
- 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 violation of this section that a person younger than 18 years of age was using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle:
(2)(a) during a medical emergency;
(2)(b) when reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard;
(2)(c) when reporting a criminal activity or requesting assistance relating to a criminal activity; or
(2)(d) when communicating with a parent or legal guardian.
(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25.
(4)
(4)(a) A violation of this section is not a reportable violation.
(4)(b) The Driver License Division may not assess points under Section 53-3-221 against the driving record of the person who violates this section.