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

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. Motor Vehicles
4. Driving by Minors
5. 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).

• (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.

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