41-8-2. Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited --
Exceptions.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a
person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not
operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00
a.m.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (1) that the person is
operating a motor vehicle:
(a) accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next
to the driver;
(b) for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and
the driver's employment;
(c) directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity if:
(i) transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district; and
(ii) the transportation under Subsection (2)(c)(i) commences from and returns to the
school property where the driver is enrolled;
(d) on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural
operation; or
(e) in an emergency.
(3) (a) 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.
(b) A peace officer may not seize or impound a vehicle if:
(i) the operator of the vehicle is cited for a violation of this section; and
(ii) the seizure or impoundment is not otherwise authorized under Section 41-1a-1101,
41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1608, or 73-18-20.1 or required under Section 41-6a-527.
Amended by Chapter 234, 2006 General Session
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