- (1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway.
(2) A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to a place of safety an unattended vehicle left standing on a highway in:
- (a) violation of this part; or
- (b) a position or under circumstances that the vehicle obstructs the normal movement of traffic.
(3) In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when:
- (a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;
- (b) the person responsible for the vehicle is unable to provide for its custody or removal; or
- (c) the person operating the vehicle is arrested for an alleged offense for which the peace officer is required by law to take the person arrested before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session