1st Sub. H.B. 10
         YOUTH DRIVER PROVISIONS

Senate Floor Amendments

Amendment 4 February 5, 1999 8:01 AM



Senator Howell proposes the following amendments:

1.    Page 1, Line 7:    Delete "A NIGHT RESTRICTION" and insert "RESTRICTIONS" and after "YOUNG DRIVERS;" insert "PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGERS RIDING WITH CERTAIN YOUNG DRIVERS;"

2.    Page 1, Line 16:    After line 16 insert:
        " 41-8-3, Utah Code Annotated 1953"
        " 41-8-4, Utah Code Annotated 1953"

3.    Page 2, Line 36:    After line 36 insert:
        "Section 2. Section 41-8-3 is enacted to read:
         41-8-3. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
         (1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 16 years and six months of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member.
         (2) This section does not apply to a person who is operating a motor vehicle accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age and is occupying a seat next to the driver.
         (3) In addition to any penalties imposed under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor.

        Section 3. Section 41-8-4 is enacted to read:
         41-8-4. Seat belt requirements.
         (1) In addition to the provisions of Sections 41-6-148.20 and 41-6-182 , the driver shall provide that all persons in a motor vehicle being driven by a person younger than 18 years of age wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt system or child restraint device, as applicable, that meets the standards set by the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.
         (2) A violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor."

         Renumber remaining sections accordingly.

4.    Page 4, Lines 101-102:    Reinstate "and no other passengers" and insert ", except immediate family members of the driver," and reinstate "are in the vehicle"

5.    Page 5, Lines 139-141:    After "minor applicant" insert ", under the authority of a permit issued under this chapter," and after "motor vehicle" delete "under the authority of a permit issued under this chapter," and insert ", of which at least ten hours shall be during night hours after sunset"

6.    Page 6, Line 175:    Reinstate "and no other passengers" and insert ", except immediate family members of the driver," and reinstate "are in the vehicle"