Utah § 53-3-222 - Purpose of revocation or suspension for driving under the influence.
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§ 53-3-222. Purpose of revocation or suspension for driving under the influence.
The Legislature finds that the purpose of this title relating to suspension or revocation of a person's license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle for driving with a blood alcohol content above a certain level or while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or a combination of alcohol and any drug, or for refusing to take a chemical test as provided in Section 41-6a-520, is protecting persons on highways by quickly removing from the highways those persons who have shown they are safety hazards.
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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