Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1407

Removal of unattended vehicles prohibited without authorization -- Penalties.

Effective Jul 1, 2017Amended by Chapter 298, 2017 General Session
  1. (1) In cases not amounting to burglary or theft of a vehicle, a person may not remove an unattended vehicle without prior authorization of:

    1. (a) a peace officer;
    2. (b) a law enforcement agency;
    3. (c) a highway authority having jurisdiction over the highway on which there is an unattended vehicle; or
    4. (d) the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the real property.
  2. (2)

    1. (a) An authorization from a person specified under Subsection (1)(a), (b), or (c) shall be in a form specified by the Motor Vehicle Division.
    2. (b) The removal of the unattended vehicle shall comply with requirements of Section 41-6a-1406.
  3. (3) The removal of the unattended vehicle authorized under Subsection (1)(d) shall comply with the requirements of Section 72-9-603.
  4. (4) A person who violates Subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 298, 2017 General Session

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