Utah § 72-12-106 - Employer's liability for ride-sharing injuries.

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§ 72-12-106. Employer's liability for ride-sharing injuries.

72-12-106.  Employer's liability for ride-sharing injuries.
(1) An employer is not liable for injuries to passengers or other persons or both resulting from the operation or use of a motor vehicle not owned, leased, or contracted for by the employer in a ride-sharing arrangement.
(2) An employer is not liable for injuries to passengers or other persons or both on account of the employer having provided information or incentives or otherwise having encouraged employees to participate in ride-sharing arrangements.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 270, 1998 General Session

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

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