Utah § 6a-708 - Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.

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§ 6a-708. Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-708.  Signs and markings on roadway -- No-passing zones -- Exceptions.
(1)
(a) A highway authority may designate no-passing zones on any portion of a highway under its jurisdiction if the highway authority determines passing is especially hazardous.
(b) A highway authority shall designate a no-passing zone under Subsection (1)(a) by placing appropriate traffic-control devices on the highway.
(2) A person operating a vehicle may not drive on the left side of:
(a) the roadway within the no-passing zone; or
(b) any pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply:
(a) under the conditions described under Subsections 41-6a-701(1)(b) and (c); or
(b) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(4)A violation of Subsection (2) is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

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

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