Title 41 Chapter 8 Section 1

Motor Vehicles
Driving by Minors
Section 1
Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

            

41-8-1.   Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 prohibited -- Exceptions for off-highway vehicles and off-highway implements of husbandry.

            (1) A person under 16 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state.

            (2) This section does not apply to a person operating:

            (a) a motor vehicle under a permit issued under Section 53-3-210.5;

            (b) an off-highway vehicle registered under Section 41-22-3 either:

            (i) on a highway designated as open for off-highway vehicle use; or

            (ii) in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-10.3(1) through (3); or

            (c) an off-highway implement of husbandry in the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5(3) through (5).


Amended by Chapter 36, 2008 General Session

Amended by Chapter 250, 2008 General Session