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Title 40. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Chapter 6. UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD

222 sections · 40-6-1 to 40-6-397

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 40-6-1Violations of chapter a misdemeanor unless otherwise stated; maximum fines for speed limit violations.
  2. 40-6-2Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
  3. 40-6-3Chapter refers to operation of vehicles on highways; exceptions; vehicle accident reports and private property.
  4. 40-6-4Persons riding animals or driving animal drawn vehicles.
  5. 40-6-5Persons working on highways.
  6. 40-6-6Authorized emergency vehicles; pursuit of fleeing suspects.
  7. 40-6-7Operation of motor vehicles in parades.
  8. 40-6-8Rights of owners of real property.
  9. 40-6-9Challenges to speed limits and other traffic regulations established or enforced by local governing authorities.
  10. 40-6-10Insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally; proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage.
  11. 40-6-10.1Financial responsibility requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  12. 40-6-11Insurance requirements for operation of motorcycles.
  13. 40-6-12Subsequent violation; proof of financial responsibility.
  14. 40-6-13Courts having jurisdiction to try offenses.
  15. 40-6-14Sound volume limitations from within the motor vehicle.
  16. 40-6-15Knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled, or revoked registration.
  17. 40-6-16Procedure for passing certain stationary vehicles.
  18. 40-6-16.1Procedure for passing vehicle with active sanitation workers.
  19. 40-6-17Prohibited use of traffic-control device preemption emitter; penalty.

Article 2. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS

  1. 40-6-20Obedience to traffic-control devices required; presumptions; red light cameras.
  2. 40-6-21Meaning of traffic signals.
  3. 40-6-22Pedestrian-control signals.
  4. 40-6-23Flashing circular red or yellow signals.
  5. 40-6-24Lane direction control signals.
  6. 40-6-25Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
  7. 40-6-26Interference with official traffic-control devices or certain signs; travel on closed highway prohibited.
  8. 40-6-27Installation of blue retroreflective raised pavement markers.
  9. 40-6-28Restricted access/managed lanes.

Article 3. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY

  1. 40-6-40Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions; impeding traffic.
  2. 40-6-41Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
  3. 40-6-42Overtaking and passing generally.
  4. 40-6-43When overtaking and passing on the right permitted.
  5. 40-6-44Limitations on overtaking and passing on the left.
  6. 40-6-45Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway.
  7. 40-6-46No-passing zones.
  8. 40-6-47One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
  9. 40-6-48Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
  10. 40-6-49Following too closely.
  11. 40-6-50Driving on divided highway, controlled-access roadways, and emergency lanes.
  12. 40-6-51Restrictions on type of vehicle that may travel on certain major interstates and highways inside the Interstate 285 perimeter.
  13. 40-6-52Prohibited lane usage by trucks using multilane highways.
  14. 40-6-53Prohibited lane usage by buses and motorcoaches using multilane highways; HOV lane usage by a bus or motorcoach.
  15. 40-6-53.1Designated commercial motor vehicle restricted highways.
  16. 40-6-54Designation of travel lanes for exclusive use of certain vehicles; penalty; presumption; establishment of high occupancy toll (HOT)lanes.
  17. 40-6-55Obligation of drivers to yield to bicyclist in a bicycle lane.
  18. 40-6-56Procedure for passing a bicyclist.

Article 4. RIGHT OF WAY

  1. 40-6-70Right of way rule for vehicles approaching or entering intersection.
  2. 40-6-71Yield when turning left.
  3. 40-6-72Stopping and yielding.
  4. 40-6-73Entering or crossing roadway.
  5. 40-6-74Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
  6. 40-6-75Highway construction and maintenance personnel and vehicles.
  7. 40-6-76Funeral processions.
  8. 40-6-77Penalties for collision which causes serious injury to motorcyclist, pedestrian, bicyclist, or farmer transporting certain items.

Article 5. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS

  1. 40-6-90Pedestrians to obey traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.
  2. 40-6-91Right of way in crosswalks.
  3. 40-6-92Crossing roadway elsewhere than at crosswalk.
  4. 40-6-93Drivers to exercise due care in relation to pedestrians.
  5. 40-6-94Right of way of blind pedestrian.
  6. 40-6-95Pedestrian under influence of alcohol or drug.
  7. 40-6-96Pedestrians on or along roadway.
  8. 40-6-97Pedestrians soliciting.
  9. 40-6-97.1Solicitation permits for charitable organizations.
  10. 40-6-98Driving through safety zone prohibited.
  11. 40-6-99Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles.
  12. 40-6-100Right of way on sidewalks.Repealed
  13. 40-6-101(no catchline printed)Redesignated

Article 6. TURNING, STARTING, SIGNALING

  1. 40-6-120Methods of turning at intersections.
  2. 40-6-121U-turns.
  3. 40-6-122Starting parked vehicle.
  4. 40-6-123Turning movements; signals required on turning, changing lanes, slowing, or stopping.
  5. 40-6-124Signals by hand and arm or signal lights.
  6. 40-6-125Method of giving hand and arm signals.
  7. 40-6-126Central lane for turning.

Article 7. NEGOTIATING RAILROAD CROSSINGS, ENTERING HIGHWAYS FROM PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS

  1. 40-6-140Approaching and travel over railroad grade crossing.
  2. 40-6-141Erection and observance of stop signs at railroad grade crossings.
  3. 40-6-142Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad crossings.
  4. 40-6-143Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
  5. 40-6-144Emerging from alley, driveway, or building; driving upon a sidewalk prohibited.

Article 8. SCHOOL BUSES

  1. 40-6-160Speed limits when transporting children.
  2. 40-6-161Headlights to be lit when transporting children; communication equipment required.
  3. 40-6-162Use of visual signals.
  4. 40-6-163Duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus; reporting of violations; civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera.
  5. 40-6-164Duty of school bus driver stopping to allow children to disembark.
  6. 40-6-165Operation of school buses.

Article 9. SPEED RESTRICTIONS

  1. 40-6-180Basic rules.
  2. 40-6-181Maximum limits.
  3. 40-6-182Establishment of state speed zones.
  4. 40-6-183Alteration of speed limits by local authorities.
  5. 40-6-184Impeding traffic flow; minimum speed limits; slower driving in a passing lane.
  6. 40-6-185Speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures.
  7. 40-6-186Racing on highways or streets.
  8. 40-6-187Charging violations; sentence to specify amount by which speed limit exceeded.
  9. 40-6-188Highway work zones; reduction in speed; signage.
  10. 40-6-189Classification as super speeder; fees.

Article 10. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING · Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 40-6-200How vehicles to be parked; powers of Department of Transportation and local authorities.
  2. 40-6-201Leaving motor vehicle unattended.Repealed
  3. 40-6-202Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residential districts.
  4. 40-6-203Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places; stopping or standing for collecting municipal solid waste or recovered materials.
  5. 40-6-204Exception as to disabled vehicles.
  6. 40-6-205Obstructing intersection.
  7. 40-6-206When police officers may remove vehicles; uninsured vehicles.
  8. 40-6-207Liability of owner for traffic or parking violations occurring while vehicle leased to another; duty of owner to attend hearing on the offense; improper vehicle maintenance.
  9. 40-6-208Parking areas for passengers of rapid rail or public transit buses; violations.

Article 10. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING · Part 2. PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

  1. 40-6-220Short title.
  2. 40-6-221Definitions.
  3. 40-6-222Permits.Repealed
  4. 40-6-223Fees.Repealed
  5. 40-6-224Out-of-state handicapped or persons with disabilities license plates or permits.
  6. 40-6-224.1Handicapped parking places for the nonambulatory.Repealed
  7. 40-6-225Parking places for persons with disabilities for the nonambulatory.
  8. 40-6-226Offenses and penalties.
  9. 40-6-227Application to both public and private property.
  10. 40-6-228Enforcement.

Article 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  1. 40-6-240Backing.
  2. 40-6-241Distracted driving; restrictions on operation of wireless telecommunication devices and stand-alone electronic devices; penalty; exceptions.
  3. 40-6-241.1Definitions; prohibition on certain persons operating motor vehicle while engaging in wireless communications; exceptions; penalties.Repealed
  4. 40-6-241.2Writing, sending, or reading text based communication while operating motor vehicle prohibited; prohibited uses of wireless telecommunication devices by drivers of commercial vehicles; exceptions; penalties for violation.Repealed
  5. 40-6-242Obstruction of driver’s view or interference with control of vehicle.
  6. 40-6-243Opening and closing vehicle doors.
  7. 40-6-244Riding in house trailer.
  8. 40-6-245Driving through canyon or on mountain highway.
  9. 40-6-246Coasting.
  10. 40-6-247Following fire apparatus or emergency vehicle.
  11. 40-6-248Crossing fire hose.
  12. 40-6-248.1Securing and covering loads on vehicles.
  13. 40-6-249Littering highway.
  14. 40-6-250Wearing device which impairs hearing or vision.
  15. 40-6-251Driving in circular or zigzag course; ‘‘laying drags.’’
  16. 40-6-252Parking, standing, or driving vehicle in private parking area after request not to do so.
  17. 40-6-253Consumption of alcoholic beverage or possession of open container of alcoholic beverage in passenger area.
  18. 40-6-253.1Transportation of medical waste; exception; penalty for violation.
  19. 40-6-254Operating vehicle without adequately securing load.
  20. 40-6-255Driving away without paying for gasoline.

Article 12. ACCIDENTS

  1. 40-6-270Hit and run; duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident.
  2. 40-6-271Duty upon striking unattended vehicle.
  3. 40-6-272Duty upon striking fixture.
  4. 40-6-273Duty to report accident resulting in injury, death, or property damage.
  5. 40-6-273.1Instruction to drivers to provide certain information to other parties.
  6. 40-6-274Exemption from duty to stop at scene or report accident.
  7. 40-6-275Duty to remove vehicle from public roads; removal of incapacitated vehicle from state highway.
  8. 40-6-276Duty of driver of wrecker/tow truck.
  9. 40-6-277Sheriffs and chief executive officers of law enforcement agencies to report traffic accident deaths.
  10. 40-6-278Uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures.
  11. 40-6-279Accidents involving operation of fully autonomous vehicles.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 1. BICYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES

  1. 40-6-290Application of part regarding bicycles.
  2. 40-6-291Traffic laws applicable to bicycles; operation upon paved shoulder; signaling of right hand turns.
  3. 40-6-292Manner of riding bicycle; passengers.
  4. 40-6-293Clinging to vehicles.
  5. 40-6-294Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
  6. 40-6-295Carrying articles.
  7. 40-6-296Lights and other equipment on bicycles.
  8. 40-6-297Violation of part a misdemeanor; duty of parents and guardians.
  9. 40-6-298Rules and regulations.
  10. 40-6-299(no catchline printed)Redesignated

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 1A. ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES

  1. 40-6-300Definitions.
  2. 40-6-301Rights and duties of electric assisted bicycle operators.
  3. 40-6-302Labeling of bicycles; required equipment.
  4. 40-6-303Location of operation; age limitations; required safety equipment.
  5. 40-6-305Purpose of farm use vehicle.
  6. 40-6-306Rights and duties of operator.
  7. 40-6-307Local restrictions on public roads and highways.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 1B. OPERATION OF FARM USE VEHICLE

  1. 40-6-308Operation of farm tractors and implements of husbandry upon certain highways; yielding of right of way.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 2. MOTORCYCLES

  1. 40-6-310Traffic laws applicable to persons operating motorcycles.
  2. 40-6-311Manner of riding motorcycle generally.
  3. 40-6-312Operating motorcycle on roadway laned for traffic.
  4. 40-6-313Clinging to other vehicles.
  5. 40-6-314Footrests and handlebars.
  6. 40-6-315Headgear and eye-protective devices for riders.
  7. 40-6-316Rules and regulations.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 2A. ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES AND PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES

  1. 40-6-320Operation on highways and sidewalks; direction of travel.
  2. 40-6-321Avoiding collisions; yielding the right of way; warning of approach.
  3. 40-6-322Speed of travel restricted.
  4. 40-6-323Parking.
  5. 40-6-324Transportation of hazardous materials; medical oxygen excluded.
  6. 40-6-325Required equipment; minimum age for operation; exception to age requirement.
  7. 40-6-326Operation while intoxicated.
  8. 40-6-327Monitoring of personal delivery devices; general liability coverage.
  9. 40-6-328Requirement in the event of an accident.
  10. 40-6-329Penalty for violations; judicial jurisdiction.
  11. 40-6-329.1Local ordinances or resolutions; limitations; authority; requirements.
  12. 40-6-329.2Operation of personal delivery device within surface transportation project prohibited.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 3. PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

  1. 40-6-330Standards for operating personal transportation vehicles.
  2. 40-6-330.1Required equipment for personal transportation vehicles; grandfather clause.
  3. 40-6-331Designated areas of operation; PTV licensing requirements and operating standards; signage; use by a commercial delivery company.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 4. MOPEDS

  1. 40-6-350Traffic laws applicable to persons operating mopeds.
  2. 40-6-351Driver’s license or permit required for certain operators.
  3. 40-6-352Protective headgear.
  4. 40-6-353Operation over certain roads may be prohibited.
  5. 40-6-354Rules and regulations.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 5. LOW-SPEED OR MULTIPURPOSE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

  1. 40-6-359Required equipment for multipurpose off-highway vehicles.
  2. 40-6-360Rights of persons operating low-speed or multipurpose off-highway vehicles.
  3. 40-6-361Traffic laws applicable to low-speed or multipurpose off-highway vehicles.
  4. 40-6-362Operating low-speed and multipurpose off-highway vehicles on highways.

Article 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES · Part 6. PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

  1. 40-6-363Legislative intent.
  2. 40-6-364Definitions.
  3. 40-6-365Standards for local authorities to establish personal transportation vehicle transportation plans.
  4. 40-6-366Acquisition of property for PTV lanes.
  5. 40-6-367Part inapplicable to certain localities with prior ordinances governing PTV use.
  6. 40-6-368Requirements for streets or highways on which joint use by regular vehicle traffic and PTVs permitted.
  7. 40-6-369Manner in which PTVs may be driven.
  8. 40-6-369.1Speed limits on streets authorized for PTV use.

Article 14. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES

  1. 40-6-370Uniform state-wide application of chapter.
  2. 40-6-371Powers of local authorities generally.
  3. 40-6-372Adoption of chapter by local authorities.
  4. 40-6-373Effect of future changes in chapter.
  5. 40-6-374Form of adopting ordinance.
  6. 40-6-375Citations for violations.
  7. 40-6-376Prosecution under this chapter or local ordinance; transfer of charge to state tribunal; double jeopardy.

Article 15. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES

  1. 40-6-390Reckless driving.
  2. 40-6-390.1Reckless stunt driving.
  3. 40-6-391Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; penalties; publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for second time; endangering a child.
  4. 40-6-391.1Entry and acceptance of plea of nolo contendere.
  5. 40-6-391.2Seizure and civil forfeiture of motor vehicle operated by habitual violator.
  6. 40-6-391.3Penalty for conviction for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs while driving school bus.
  7. 40-6-392Chemical tests for alcohol or drugs.
  8. 40-6-393Homicide by vehicle.
  9. 40-6-393.1Feticide by vehicle.
  10. 40-6-394Serious injury by vehicle.
  11. 40-6-395Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer; impersonating law enforcement officer.
  12. 40-6-396Homicide by interference with official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; serious injury by interference with official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal.
  13. 40-6-397Aggressive driving.