Utah § 6a-1408 - Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.
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§ 6a-1408. Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.
41-6a-1408. Abandoned vehicles -- Removal by peace officer -- Report -- Vehicle identification.
| (2) | A person may not abandon a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor on a highway or on or in the waters of the state. |
| (3) | A person may not abandon a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor on public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property. |
| (4) | A peace officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has been abandoned may remove the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or cause it to be removed in accordance with Section 41-6a-1406 or 73-18-20.1. |
| (5) |
If the motor number, manufacturer's number or identification mark of the abandoned vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has been defaced, altered or obliterated, the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor may not be released or sold until:
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| (6) | A violation of this section is an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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