Utah § 53-3-217 - License to be carried when driving motor vehicle -- Production in court -- Violation.

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§ 53-3-217. License to be carried when driving motor vehicle -- Production in court -- Violation.

Effective 5/12/2015
53-3-217.  License to be carried when driving motor vehicle -- Production in court -- Violation.
(1)
(a) The licensee shall have his license certificate in his immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle.
(b) A licensee shall display his license certificate upon demand of a justice of peace, a peace officer, or a field deputy or inspector of the division.
(2) It is a defense to a charge under this section that the person charged produces in court a license certificate issued to him and valid at the time of his citation or arrest.
(3) A person who violates Subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) is guilty of an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

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

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