Utah § 6a-718 - Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass.

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§ 6a-718. Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass.

Effective 5/1/2024
41-6a-718.  Operation of a snowplow -- Approaching a snowplow -- Prohibition to pass.
(1)
(a)A snowplow operator shall ensure that a snowplow in operation on a highway displays flashing yellow lights.
(b)An individual operating a snowplow as an agent of a highway authority, while engaged in the removal of snow or ice on a highway, may not be charged with a violation under this chapter related to parking, standing, turning, backing, lighting, or yielding the right-of-way.
(c)Notwithstanding the exemptions described in Subsection (1)(b), an individual operating a snowplow shall operate the snowplow with reasonable care.
(2)If a snowplow is displaying flashing yellow lights, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplow may not pass or overtake a snowplow on a side of the snowplow where a plow blade is deployed.
(3)If three or more snowplows are operating in echelon formation, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplows may not overtake or pass the snowplows on either side of the snowplows.
(4)A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.


Amended by Chapter 454, 2024 General Session

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

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