Utah § 41-26-104 - Licensing -- Responsibility for compliant operation of ADS-equipped vehicles.

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§ 41-26-104. Licensing -- Responsibility for compliant operation of ADS-equipped vehicles.

Effective 5/6/2026
41-26-104.  Licensing -- Responsibility for compliant operation of ADS-equipped vehicles.
     For the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws:
(1)
(a)When an ADS is operating a motor vehicle, the ADS is the operator, and shall satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a conventional driver in operation of the vehicle.
(b)The ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle and is not required to be licensed to operate the vehicle.
(2)
(a)If a vehicle with an engaged level three ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until disengagement of the ADS.
(b)If a vehicle with an engaged level four or five ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until or unless a human user begins to operate the vehicle.
(3)The ADS is responsible for compliant operation of an ADS-equipped vehicle when the ADS is engaged.


Amended by Chapter 286, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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