Utah § 41-8-1 - Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

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§ 41-8-1. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-8-1.  Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.
(1) A person under 16 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state.
(2) This section does not apply to a person operating:
(a) a motor vehicle under a permit issued under Section 53-3-210.5;
(b) an off-highway vehicle registered under Section 41-22-3 either:
(i) on a highway designated as open for off-highway vehicle use; or
(ii) in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-10.3(1) through (3); or
(c) an off-highway implement of husbandry in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) through (5).
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

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

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