Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-8-210. Enforcement of inspection requirements

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person operating a vehicle shall submit the vehicle to a safety inspection when required to do so by a peace officer.

(2)(a) An owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in Section 53-8-209, shall within 14 business days:

(i) secure a safety inspection certificate; and

(ii) present the certificate and the repaired vehicle to the Utah Highway Patrol for verification.

(b) In lieu of compliance with this subsection, the vehicle may not be operated, except as provided in Subsection (3).

(3)(a) A person may not operate any vehicle after receiving a notice from a peace officer that the vehicle is in need of repair or adjustment, except that a peace officer may allow the vehicle to be driven to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver or to the nearest garage where repairs are available if driving the vehicle is not excessively dangerous.

(b) The vehicle may not be operated again on the highways until its equipment has been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise conforms to the requirements of this part and Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, and a safety inspection certificate is obtained as promptly as possible.

(4) If repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is necessary, the owner of the vehicle may obtain repair or adjustment at any place he may choose.

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