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H.B. 73 Enrolled
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING CERTAIN PENALTIES
RELATED TO A DRIVER'S FAILURE TO STOP AND REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN
ACCIDENT; AND MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
AMENDS:
41-6-29, as last amended by Chapters 92 and 138, Laws of Utah 1987
41-6-30, as last amended by Chapter 138, Laws of Utah 1987
41-6-32, as last amended by Chapter 138, Laws of Utah 1987
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 41-6-29 is amended to read:
41-6-29. Operator's duty at accident -- Stop at accident -- Penalty.
(1) (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident [
to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close
to it as possible and shall immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has
fulfilled the requirements of Section 41-6-31 .
(b) The stop may not obstruct traffic more than is necessary.
(2) A person [
Subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $750.
Section 2. Section 41-6-30 is amended to read:
41-6-30. Accidents involving damage to vehicle or property -- Stop at accident --
Penalty.
(1) (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident [
damage to a vehicle or other property [
immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to it as possible, and shall
immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements
of Section 41-6-31 .
(b) The stop may not obstruct traffic more than is necessary.
(2) A person who violates Subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Section 3. Section 41-6-32 is amended to read:
41-6-32. Collision with unattended vehicle or other property -- Duties of operator --
Penalty.
(1) (a) The operator of a vehicle [
any vehicle or other property [
other vehicle or property shall immediately stop and [
(i) locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle or the owner of other property of
the operator's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle causing the damage[
or [
(ii) attach securely in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or other property a written notice
giving the operator's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle causing the
damage.
(b) If applicable, the operator shall also give notice under Subsections 41-6-31 (2) and (3).
(2) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
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