Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs under Section 41-6a-906.
(2)(a) Except as provided in Section 41-6a-1105, or when directed to proceed by a peace officer, every operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop:
(i) at a clearly marked stop line;
(ii) before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection if there is not a clearly marked stop line; or
(iii) at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it if there is not a clearly marked stop line or a crosswalk.
(b) After having stopped at a stop sign, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(c) The operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk.
(3)(a) The operator of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall:
(i) slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions; and
(ii) if required for safety, stop as provided under Subsection (2).
(b)(i) After slowing or stopping at a yield sign, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the operator is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(ii) The operator of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall yield to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk.
(4)(a) A collision is prima facie evidence of an operator's failure to yield the right-of-way after passing a yield sign without stopping if the operator is involved in a collision:
(i) with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways; or
(ii) with a pedestrian at an adjacent crosswalk.
(b) A collision under Subsection (4)(a) is not considered negligence per se in determining liability for the accident.
(5) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-902. Right-of-way--Stop or yield signals--Yield--Collisions at intersections or junctions of roadways--Evidence - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-6a-902/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)