Utah § 76-8-305.5 - Failure to stop at the command of a peace officer.

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§ 76-8-305.5. Failure to stop at the command of a peace officer.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-305.5.  Failure to stop at the command of a peace officer.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits failure to stop at the command of a peace officer if, after the peace officer has issued a verbal or visual command to stop, the actor flees from or otherwise attempts to elude a peace officer:
(a)for the purpose of avoiding arrest; and
(b)by any means other than a violation of Section 41-6a-210 regarding failure to stop a vehicle at the command of a law enforcement officer.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.


Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

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

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