Title 41 Chapter 6a Section 1715
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Traffic Code | |
Section 1715 | Careless driving defined and prohibited. |
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41-6a-1715. Careless driving defined and prohibited.
(1) A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person: (a) commits two or more moving traffic violations under this chapter in a series of acts within a single continuous period of driving covering three miles or less in total distance; or (b) commits a moving traffic violation under this chapter other than a moving traffic violation under Part 6, Speed Restrictions, while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including: (i) using a wireless telephone or other electronic device unless the person is using hands-free talking and listening features while operating the motor vehicle; (ii) searching for an item in the vehicle; or (iii) attending to personal hygiene or grooming. (2) A violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor. (3) In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a judge may order the revocation of the convicted person's driver license if the violation causes or results in the death of another person in accordance with Subsection 53-3-218(6). Amended by Chapter 157, 2010 General Session | |
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