State Traffic

Question 1

41-6a-528. Reckless driving – Penalty.

Answer 1

(1) A person is guilty of reckless driving who operates a vehicle:
(a) in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property; or
(b) while committing three or more moving traffic violations under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, in a series of acts occurring within a single continuous period of driving covering three miles or less in total distance.
(2) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Question 2

41-6a-518.1. Tampering with an ignition interlock system.

Answer 2

(c) A violation of any provision under this Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

Question 3

41-6a-508. Arrest without a warrant for a driving under the influence violation.

Answer 3

A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for a violation of Section 41-6a-502 when the peace officer has probable cause to believe the violation has occurred, although not in the peace officer’s presence, and if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the violation was committed by the person.

Question 4

Section 401
Accident involving property damage – Duties of operator, occupant, and owner – Exchange of information – Notification of law enforcement – Penalties.

3) Except as provided under Subsection (6), if the vehicle or other property is operated, occupied, or attended by any person or if the owner of the vehicle or property is present, the operator of the vehicle involved in the accident shall:

Answer 4

(a) give to the persons involved:
(i) the operator’s name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle being operated; and
(ii) the name of the insurance provider covering the vehicle being operated including the phone number of the agent or provider; and
(b) upon request and if available, exhibit the operator’s license to:
(i) any investigating peace officer present;
(ii) the operator, occupant of, or person attending the vehicle or other property damaged in the accident; and
(iii) the owner of property damaged in the accident, if present.

Question 5

41-6a-1803. Driver and passengers – Seat belt or child restraint device required.

Answer 5

8 years old or 57 inches tall or taller are exampt from using child seating device but wear a seat belt.
8-16 years old- Shall wear a seatbelt
16 years or older shall wear a seat belt
19 years is a secondary violation