Utah § 53-3-404 - Requirements to drive commercial motor vehicle.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 53-3-404 — Requirements to drive commercial motor vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-3-404. Requirements to drive commercial motor vehicle.
53-3-404.
Requirements to drive commercial motor vehicle.
(1)
A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle, unless the person has been issued and is in immediate possession of:
(a)
a CDL license certificate valid for the commercial motor vehicle the person is driving; or
(b)
a valid CDIP license certificate in accordance with Section 53-3-408.
(2)
(a)
A licensee shall display a CDL or CDIP license certificate upon demand of a justice court judge, a peace officer, a special function officer, a port-of-entry officer, or a designee of the division.
(b)
It is a defense to a charge under this section that the person charged produces in court a CDL or CDIP license certificate that is issued to the person and valid at the time of the citation or arrest.
(3)
A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle if the person's privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle is:
(a)
suspended, revoked, or canceled;
(b)
subject to a disqualification;
(c)
subject to an out-of-service order; or
(d)
not medically certified as defined in Section 53-3-402.
(4)
A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle if the commercial motor vehicle is subject to an out-of-service order.
Section 53-3-404 ("Requirements to drive commercial motor vehicle.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 53-3-404?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 53-3-404" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 53-3-404 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
