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Utah
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-492-2400 866-511-8824
Federal Highway Admin
801-955-3500
Cell Emergency Number
911 *11
Time Zone
Mountain
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 75; 80 on specified segments, Trucks: 75; 80 on specified segments
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 75, Trucks: 75
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Minimum double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
under careless driving
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 (primary for <19) in All Seats, $45
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, About every other month, Authorized by statute
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.05
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 18
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Legally owned loaded guns can be carried concealed in a vehicle.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
No jammers
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.489
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Unless posted or under special permit
Unless posted or under special permit
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
Must be able to stop in 40 feet at 20 mph
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