72-7-405. Measuring vehicles for size and weight compliance — Summary powers of peace officers — Penalty for violations.
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Any peace officer having reason to believe that the height, width, length, or weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful may require the operator to stop the vehicle and submit to a measurement or weighing of the vehicle and load. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-7-405
- Port-of-entry: includes inspection and checking stations and weigh stations. See Utah Code 72-1-102
- Port-of-entry agent: means a person employed at a port-of-entry to perform the duties specified in Section 72-9-501. See Utah Code 72-1-102
(2) |
A peace officer may require that the vehicle be driven to the nearest scales or port-of-entry if the scales or port-of-entry is within three miles. |
(3) |
(a) |
A peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent may measure or weigh a vehicle and vehicle load for compliance with this chapter. |
(b) |
If, upon measuring or weighing a vehicle and load, it is determined that the height, width, length, or weight is unlawful, the measuring or weighing peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent may require the operator to park the vehicle in a suitable place. The vehicle shall remain parked until the vehicle or its load is adjusted or a portion of the load is removed to conform to legal limits. All materials unloaded shall be cared for by the owner or operator of the vehicle at his risk. |
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(4) |
An operator who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle and load to a measurement or weighing, or who fails or refuses when directed by a peace officer, special function officer, or port-of-entry agent to comply with this section is guilty of an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session