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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person may not operate a vehicle on the left side of the roadway:
(a) when approaching or on a crest of a grade or a curve on the highway where the person's view is obstructed within a distance which creates a hazard if another vehicle approached from the opposite direction;
(b) when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by a traffic-control device or a peace officer; or
(c) when the view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply:
(a) on a one-way roadway;
(b) under the conditions described in Subsection 41-6a-701(1)(b); or
(c) to a person operating a vehicle turning left onto or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(3) A violation of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-707. Limitations on driving on left side of road--Exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-6a-707/
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