Utah § 41-8-2 - Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.
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§ 41-8-2. Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.
Effective 5/12/2015 41-8-2.
Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.
(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.
(2)
It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is operating a motor vehicle:
(a)
accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver;
(b)
for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment;
(c)
directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity if:
(i)
transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and
(ii)
the transportation under Subsection (2)(c)(i) commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled;
(d)
on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or
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