Utah legal term
Idle in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Idle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Idle” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Idle" means the operation of a vehicle engine while the vehicle is stationary or not in the act of performing work or its normal function. (Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-208)
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