UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 41. Motor Vehicles |
Chapter 6a. Traffic Code |
Part 14. Stopping, Standing, and Parking |
§ 41-6a-1405. Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.
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(1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway. (3) In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when: (a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner; (b) the person responsible for the vehicle is unable to provide for its custody or removal; or (c) the person operating the vehicle is arrested for an alleged offense for which the peace officer is required by law to take the person arrested before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session