Utah § 6a-707 - Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.

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§ 6a-707. Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-707.  Limitations on driving on left side of road -- Exceptions.
(1) A person may not operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway:
(a) when approaching or on a crest of a grade or a curve on the highway where the person's view is obstructed within a distance which creates a hazard if another vehicle approached from the opposite direction;
(b) when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by a traffic-control device or a peace officer; or
(c) when the view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply:
(a) on a one-way roadway;
(b) under the conditions described in Subsection 41-6a-701(1)(b); or
(c) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(3) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

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

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