Utah § 6a-1405 - Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.

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§ 6a-1405. Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.

41-6a-1405.  Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.
(1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway.
(2) A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to a place of safety an unattended vehicle left standing on a highway in:
(a) violation of this part; or
(b) a position or under circumstances that the vehicle obstructs the normal movement of traffic.
(3) In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when:
(a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;
(b) the person responsible for the vehicle is unable to provide for its custody or removal; or
(c) the person operating the vehicle is arrested for an alleged offense for which the peace officer is required by law to take the person arrested before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session

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

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