1. (1)(a) Transported semitractors are piggy-backed when all of the semitractors being transported are touching the ground.

   1. (b) Each piggy-backed vehicle must have a separate in-transit permit or be properly registered for operation in Utah.
2. (2) In-transit permits may not be issued for loaded motor vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross laden weight.
3. (3) A semitractor hauling unlicensed trailers must obtain an in-transit permit for any trailer in contact with the ground.

4. (4) Subject to Subsections (5) and (6), the following entities may issue in-transit permits:

   1. (a) a licensed dealer that is primarily engaged in the business of auctioning consigned motor vehicles to other dealers or the public; and
   2. (b) a state or local government agency that is engaged in the business of auctioning motor vehicles to dealers or the public.

5. (5) An entity issuing an in-transit permit under Subsection (4) shall maintain records of all in-transit permits obtained from the division. These records shall include:

   1. (a) vehicle purchaser information;
   2. (b) vehicle identification number; and
   3. (c) evidence that the purchaser has met the requirements for issuance of the in-transit permit.
6. (6) An entity described in Subsection (4) that fails to maintain the records required under Subsection (5) may be prohibited from issuing in-transit permits.

KEY: taxation, motor vehicles

Date of Last Change: September 15, 2025

Notice of Continuation: November 9, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 41-1a-712; 41-3-105; 41-3-201; 41-3-202; 41-3-210; 41-3-301; 41-3-302; 41-3-305; 41-3-503; 41-3-505; 41-3-506; 41-3-507