Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-530 — Alcohol restricted drivers - Prohibited from operating a vehicle while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's body - Penalties.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-530
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) An alcohol restricted driver who operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle in this state with any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's body is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (2) A "measurable or detectable amount" of alcohol in the person's body may be established by: (2)(a) a chemical test; (2)(b) evidence other than a chemical test; or (2)(c) a combination of Subsections (2)(a) and (b). (3) For any person convicted of a violation of this section, the court shall order the installation of an ignition interlock system as a condition of probation in accordance with Section 41-6a-518 or describe on the record or in a minute entry why the order would not be appropriate.
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Is alcohol restricted drivers a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Alcohol restricted drivers is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-530.
Which Utah statute covers alcohol restricted drivers?
Alcohol restricted drivers is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-530 (Alcohol restricted drivers - Prohibited from operating a vehicle while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's body - Penalties).
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