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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In cases not amounting to burglary or theft of a vehicle, a person may not remove an unattended vehicle without prior authorization of:
(a) a peace officer;
(b) a law enforcement agency;
(c) a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway on which there is an unattended vehicle; or
(d) the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the real property.
(2)(a) An authorization from a person specified under Subsection (1)(a), (b), or (c) shall be in a form specified by the Motor Vehicle Division.
(b) The removal of the unattended vehicle shall comply with requirements of Section 41-6a-1406.
(3) The removal of the unattended vehicle authorized under Subsection (1)(d) shall comply with the requirements of Section 72-9-603.
(4) A person who violates Subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of an infraction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-1407. Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-6a-1407/
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