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SB 200 — Impounded Vehicle Amendments

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The updated version of Bill SB 200 includes clarifications to the definitions and criteria associated with impounded vehicles. Specifically, it now specifies the types of vehicles that can be designated for impoundment by the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. This change is important because it helps outline the authority and responsibility of the commissioner, potentially improving how vehicle impoundments are managed and ensuring enforcement is consistent.

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41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 220, 471 s t 41-6a-1406 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by LawS of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 u 72-9-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 457 b S 72-9-603 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 .
B 41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Law2 of Utah 2025, Chapters 220, 471 0 SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 41-6a-1406 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 72-9-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 457 72-9-603 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
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41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
41-6a-102.
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(2) "All-terrain type I vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.
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200 02-23 17:16 (2) "All-terrain type I vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.
(7)(a) "Bicycle" means a wheeled vehicle:
(7) (a) "Bicycle" means a wheeled vehicle:
(8)(a) "Bicycle lane" means a portion of a highway that has been designated by a highway authority through striping, signage, pavement markings, or barriers for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, and motor assisted scooter traffic.
(8) - 2 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (a) "Bicycle lane" means a portion of a highway that has been designated by a highway authority through striping, signage, pavement markings, or barriers for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, and motor assisted scooter traffic.
(9)(a) "Bus" means a motor vehicle:
(9) (a) "Bus" means a motor vehicle:
(10)(a) "Circular intersection" means an intersection that has an island, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection where traffic passes to the right of the island.
(10) (a) "Circular intersection" means an intersection that has an island, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection where traffic passes to the right of the island.
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and (iii) traffic circles.
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200 (iii) traffic circles.
(a) designed primarily for through traffic;
- 3 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (a) designed primarily for through traffic;
(i)(A) the curbs;
(i) (A) the curbs;
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(a) visual contact is maintained;
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200 02-23 17:16 (a) visual contact is maintained;
(21)(a) "Electric assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with an electric motor that:
(21) (a) "Electric assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with an electric motor that:
and (v) is one of the following:
and - 4 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (v) is one of the following:
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or (D) if equipped with multiple operating modes and a throttle, has one or more modes that exceed 20 miles per hour on motor power alone.
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(22) (a) "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing device with:
200 (D) if equipped with multiple operating modes and a throttle, has one or more modes that exceed 20 miles per hour on motor power alone.
(22)(a) "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing device with:
and (c) is designed for the operator to face in the direction of travel while operating the device.
and - 5 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (c) is designed for the operator to face in the direction of travel while operating the device.
(28)(a) "Golf cart" means a device that:
(28) (a) "Golf cart" means a device that:
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(iv) is designed to operate at low speeds;
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200 02-23 17:16 (iv) is designed to operate at low speeds;
(30) "Gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without a load plus the weight of any load on the vehicle.
- 6 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (30) "Gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without a load plus the weight of any load on the vehicle.
(35)(a) "Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two or more highways that join one another.
(35) (a) "Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two or more highways that join one another.
(36) "Island" means an area between traffic lanes or at an intersection for control of vehicle - 6 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
(36) "Island" means an area between traffic lanes or at an intersection for control of vehicle movements or for pedestrian refuge designated by:
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200 movements or for pedestrian refuge designated by:
(37)(a) "Lane filtering" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.
(37) (a) "Lane filtering" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.
(b) "Lane filtering" does not include lane splitting.
- 7 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (b) "Lane filtering" does not include lane splitting.
(38)(a) "Lane splitting" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of riding a motorcycle between clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction of travel while traffic is in motion.
(38) (a) "Lane splitting" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of riding a motorcycle between clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction of travel while traffic is in motion.
[(42)] (43)(a) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four wheeled motor vehicle that:
[(42)] (43) (a) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four wheeled motor vehicle that:
and (ii) has a capacity of not more than six passengers, including a conventional driver or fallback-ready user if on board the vehicle, as those terms are defined in Section 41-26-102.1.
and (ii) has a capacity of not more than six passengers, including a conventional driver or fallback- ready user if on board the vehicle, as those terms are defined in Section 41-26-102.1.
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(b) "Low-speed vehicle" does not include a golfcart or an off-highway vehicle.
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200 02-23 17:16 (b) "Low-speed vehicle" does not include a golfcart or an off-highway vehicle.
[(44)] (45)(a) "Mini-motorcycle" means a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle that has a seat or saddle that is less than 24 inches from the ground as measured on a level surface with properly inflated tires.
[(44)] (45) (a) "Mini-motorcycle" means a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle that has a seat or saddle that is less than 24 inches from the ground as measured on a level surface with properly inflated tires.
(i) designed for off-highway use;
- 8 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (i) designed for off-highway use;
[(47)] (48)(a) "Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:
[(47)] (48) (a) "Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:
(b) If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the moped shall have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is - 8 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
(b) If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the moped shall have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.
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200 engaged.
[(48)] (49)(a) "Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:
[(48)] (49) (a) "Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:
(ii) a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions;
- 9 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions;
[(49)] (50)(a) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
[(49)] (50) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
[(51)] (52)(a) "Motor-driven cycle" means a motorcycle, moped, and a motorized bicycle - 9 - 1st Sub.
[(51)] (52) (a) "Motor-driven cycle" means a motorcycle, moped, and a motorized bicycle having:
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200 02-23 17:16 having:
(ii) a motor assisted scooter;
- 10 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) a motor assisted scooter;
[(58)] (59)(a) "Park" or "parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether the vehicle is occupied or not.
[(58)] (59) (a) "Park" or "parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether the vehicle is occupied or not.
[(61)] (62) "Pedestrian traffic-control signal" means a traffic-control signal used to regulate - 10 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
[(61)] (62) "Pedestrian traffic-control signal" means a traffic-control signal used to regulate pedestrians.
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200 pedestrians.
and (b) that is ordinarily used for transporting long or irregular shaped loads including poles, pipes, or structural members generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
and - 11 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (b) that is ordinarily used for transporting long or irregular shaped loads including poles, pipes, or structural members generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
[(71)] (72)(a) "Roadway" means that portion of highway improved, designed, or - 11 - 1st Sub.
[(71)] (72) (a) "Roadway" means that portion of highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
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200 02-23 17:16 ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
[(73)] (74)(a) "School bus" means a motor vehicle that:
- 12 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 [(73)] (74) (a) "School bus" means a motor vehicle that:
[(75)] (76)(a) "Semitrailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power:
[(75)] (76) (a) "Semitrailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power:
[(78)] (79)(a) "Soft-surface trail" means a marked trail surfaced with sand, rock, or dirt - 12 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
[(78)] (79) (a) "Soft-surface trail" means a marked trail surfaced with sand, rock, or dirt that is designated for the use of a bicycle.
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200 that is designated for the use of a bicycle.
or (ii) located in whole or in part on land granted to the state or a political subdivision subject to a conservation easement that prohibits the use of a motorized vehicle.
or - 13 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) located in whole or in part on land granted to the state or a political subdivision subject to a conservation easement that prohibits the use of a motorized vehicle.
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[(90)] (91) "Traffic-control signal" means a device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.
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[(91)] (92) - 14 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (a) "Trailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
200 02-23 17:16 [(90)] (91) "Traffic-control signal" means a device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.
[(91)] (92)(a) "Trailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
41-6a-1406 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/29).
41-6a-1406.
(1) If a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is impounded as provided under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-210, 41-6a-527, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1408, or 73-18-20.1 by an order of a peace officer or by an order of a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency or highway authority, the impoundment of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor - 14 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
(1) If a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is impounded as provided under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-210, 41-6a-527, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1408, or 73-18-20.1 by an order of a peace officer or by an order of a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency or highway authority, the impoundment of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be at the expense of the owner.
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200 shall be at the expense of the owner.
(3) The peace officer may move a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or cause it to be removed by a tow truck motor carrier that meets standards established:
- 15 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (3) The peace officer may move a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or cause it to be removed by a tow truck motor carrier that meets standards established:
(4)(a) A report described in this Subsection (4) is required for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is impounded as described in Subsection (1).
(4) (a) A report described in this Subsection (4) is required for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is impounded as described in Subsection (1).
(d)(i) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Tax Commission shall make rules to establish proper format and information required on the form described in this Subsection (4).
(d) (i) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Tax Commission shall make rules to establish proper format and information required on the form described in this Subsection (4).
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(ii) The State Tax Commission shall ensure that the form described in this Subsection (4) is provided in an electronic format.
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- 16 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (e) Until the tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier reports the removal as required under this Subsection (4), a tow truck motor carrier or impound yard may not:
200 02-23 17:16 (ii) The State Tax Commission shall ensure that the form described in this Subsection (4) is provided in an electronic format.
(e) Until the tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier reports the removal as required under this Subsection (4), a tow truck motor carrier or impound yard may not:
(5)(a) A report described in this Subsection (5) is required for any vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is removed, except for:
(5) (a) A report described in this Subsection (5) is required for any vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is removed, except for:
(iv) subject to Subsection (5)(e), the vehicle identification number and the license - 16 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
(iv) subject to Subsection (5)(e), the vehicle identification number and the license number, temporary permit number, or other identification number issued by a state agency;
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200 number, temporary permit number, or other identification number issued by a state agency;
and (vi) the reason for the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
and - 17 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (vi) the reason for the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
(6)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d) and upon receipt of a report described in Subsection (4) or (5), the Motor Vehicle Division shall give notice, in the manner described in Section 41-1a-114, to the following parties with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, as applicable:
(6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d) and upon receipt of a report described in Subsection (4) or (5), the Motor Vehicle Division shall give notice, in the manner described in Section 41-1a-114, to the following parties with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, as applicable:
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(b) The notice shall:
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200 02-23 17:16 (b) The notice shall:
(ii) state that the registered owner is responsible for payment of towing, impound, and storage fees charged against the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
- 18 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) state that the registered owner is responsible for payment of towing, impound, and storage fees charged against the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
(e)(i) The Motor Vehicle Division shall disclose the information in the report described in Subsection (4) and Subsection 72-9-603(1)(a)(i) to a designated agent as defined in Section 41-12a-802 regarding a tow that was initiated:
(e) (i) The Motor Vehicle Division shall disclose the information in the report described in Subsection (4) and Subsection 72-9-603(1)(a)(i) to a designated agent as defined in Section 41-12a-802 regarding a tow that was initiated:
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(7) (a) The vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor impounded or removed to a state impound yard as described in this section shall be released after a party described in Subsection (6)(a) or (7)(f):
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- 19 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (i) makes a claim for release of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor at any office of the State Tax Commission;
200 (7)(a) The vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor impounded or removed to a state impound yard as described in this section shall be released after a party described in Subsection (6)(a) or (7)(f):
(i) makes a claim for release of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor at any office of the State Tax Commission;
(b)(i) Twenty-nine dollars of the administrative impound fee assessed under Subsection (7)(a)(iv)(A) shall be dedicated credits to the Motor Vehicle Division.
(b) (i) Twenty-nine dollars of the administrative impound fee assessed under Subsection (7)(a)(iv)(A) shall be dedicated credits to the Motor Vehicle Division.
(c) The administrative impound fee and the administrative testing fee assessed under Subsection (7)(a)(iv) shall be waived or refunded by the State Tax Commission if the registered owner, lien holder, or owner's agent presents written evidence to the State Tax Commission that:
(c) The administrative impound fee and the administrative testing fee assessed under Subsection (7)(a) (iv) shall be waived or refunded by the State Tax Commission if the registered owner, lien holder, or owner's agent presents written evidence to the State Tax Commission that:
(i) the Driver License Division determined that the arrested[ person's ] individual's - 19 - 1st Sub.
(i) the Driver License Division determined that the arrested[ person's ] individual's driver license should not be suspended or revoked under Section 53-3-223 or 41-6a-521 as shown by a letter or other report from the Driver License Division presented within 180 days after the day on which the Driver License Division mailed the final notification;
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or - 20 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) the vehicle was stolen at the time of the impoundment as shown by a copy of the stolen vehicle report presented within 180 days after the day of the impoundment.
200 02-23 17:16 driver license should not be suspended or revoked under Section 53-3-223 or 41-6a-521 as shown by a letter or other report from the Driver License Division presented within 180 days after the day on which the Driver License Division mailed the final notification;
or (ii) the vehicle was stolen at the time of the impoundment as shown by a copy of the stolen vehicle report presented within 180 days after the day of the impoundment.
(i)(A) satisfies the requirements of Subsections (7)(a)(i) and (7)(a)(iii) through (v);
(i) (A) satisfies the requirements of Subsections (7)(a)(i) and (7)(a)(iii) through (v);
(B) provides a towing certificate issued by the Department of Transportation [ pursuant to] in accordance with Section 72-9-602;
(B) provides a towing certificate issued by the Department of Transportation [pursuant to] in accordance with Section 72-9-602;
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(8) (a) For an impounded or a removed vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor not claimed by a party described in Subsection (6)(a) or (7)(f) within the time prescribed by Section 41-1a-1103, the Motor Vehicle - 21 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 Division shall issue a certificate of sale for the impounded or removed vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Section 41-1a-1103.
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200 (8)(a) For an impounded or a removed vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor not claimed by a party described in Subsection (6)(a) or (7)(f) within the time prescribed by Section 41-1a-1103, the Motor Vehicle Division shall issue a certificate of sale for the impounded or removed vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Section 41-1a-1103.
(10)(a) As used in this Subsection (10), "life essential item" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 72-9-603(13).
(10) (a) As used in this Subsection (10), "life essential item" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 72-9-603(13).
(d)(i) Except for a vehicle, vessel, [or ]outboard motor, or an item being held as evidence, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a person described in Subsection (6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection (7)(f)(i) to take possession of any life essential item within the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor after completion of a life essential item retrieval form during normal business hours regardless of whether the towing, impound fees, or storage fees have been paid.
(d) (i) Except for a vehicle, vessel, [or ]outboard motor, or an item being held as evidence, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a person described in Subsection (6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection (7)(f)(i) to take possession of any life essential item within the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor after completion of a life essential item retrieval form during normal business hours regardless of whether the towing, impound fees, or storage fees have been paid.
(e) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a person described in Subsection (6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection (7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, - 21 - 1st Sub.
(e) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a person described in Subsection (6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection (7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
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- 22 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (11) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules setting the performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department.
200 02-23 17:16 vessel, or outboard motor.
(12) (a) The Motor Vehicle Division may specify that a report required under Subsection (4) be submitted in electronic form [utilizing ] using a database for submission, storage, and retrieval of the information.
(11) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules setting the performance standards for towing companies to be used by the department.
(b) (i) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the Motor Vehicle Division or the administrator of the database may adopt a schedule of fees assessed for [utilizing ] using the database.
(12)(a) The Motor Vehicle Division may specify that a report required under Subsection (4) be submitted in electronic form [utilizing ] using a database for submission, storage, and retrieval of the information.
(b)(i) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the Motor Vehicle Division or the administrator of the database may adopt a schedule of fees assessed for [utilizing ] using the database.
(14)(a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission shall make rules creating, managing, and distributing a life essential retrieval form.
(14) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the commission shall make rules creating, managing, and distributing a life essential retrieval form.
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- 23 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (vi) space for signatures of the individual requesting release of a life essential item and a representative of the impound yard;
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200 and a representative of the impound yard;
72-9-102 (Effective 05/06/26).
72-9-102.
(1)(a) "Commercial vehicle" includes:
(1) (a) "Commercial vehicle" includes:
or (d)(i) is used to transport materials designated as hazardous in accordance with 49 U.S.C.
or (d) - 24 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (i) is used to transport materials designated as hazardous in accordance with 49 U.S.C.
and (ii) is required to be placarded in accordance with regulations under 49 C.F.R., - 23 - 1st Sub.
and (ii) is required to be placarded in accordance with regulations under 49 C.F.R., Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C.
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200 02-23 17:16 Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C.
(a)(i) has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 or more pounds, whichever is greater, and is operated by an individual who is 18 years old or older;
(a) (i) has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 or more pounds, whichever is greater, and is operated by an individual who is 18 years old or older;
(b)(i) is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver;
(b) (i) is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver;
[(9)] (10) "Tow truck motor carrier" means a motor carrier that is engaged in or transacting business for tow truck services.
- 25 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 [(9)] (10) "Tow truck motor carrier" means a motor carrier that is engaged in or transacting business for tow truck services.
[(10)] (11) "Tow truck operator" means an individual that performs operations related to a tow truck service as an employee or as an independent contractor on behalf of a tow - 24 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
[(10)] (11) "Tow truck operator" means an individual that performs operations related to a tow truck service as an employee or as an independent contractor on behalf of a tow truck motor carrier.
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200 truck motor carrier.
72-9-603 (Effective 05/06/26).
72-9-603.
(D) person who requested the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
- 26 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (D) person who requested the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
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and (E) description, including the identification number, license number, or other identification number issued by a state agency, of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
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200 02-23 17:16 (E) description, including the identification number, license number, or other identification number issued by a state agency, of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor;
(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (9), a tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may not perform a tow truck service at the request or direction of a private property owner or the property owner's agent unless:
(3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (9), a tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier may not perform a tow truck service at the request or direction of a private property owner or the property owner's agent unless:
and - 26 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
and - 27 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (B) Subsection (7) or (8).
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200 (B) Subsection (7) or (8).
(4)(a) A private property owner may, subject to the requirements of a local ordinance, enforce parking restrictions by:
(4) (a) A private property owner may, subject to the requirements of a local ordinance, enforce parking restrictions by:
(b)(i) Any agreement between a private property owner and tow truck motor carrier authorizing the tow truck motor carrier to patrol and monitor the property under Subsection (4)(a)(i) shall include specific terms and conditions for the tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the property.
(b) (i) Any agreement between a private property owner and tow truck motor carrier authorizing the tow truck motor carrier to patrol and monitor the property under Subsection (4)(a)(i) shall include specific terms and conditions for the tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the property.
- 27 - 1st Sub.
- 28 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (iii) Where a single parking area includes abutting parcels of property owned by two or more private property owners who enforce different parking restrictions under Subsection (7) or (8), each property owner shall, in addition to the requirements under Subsection (7) or (8), erect signage as required by this section:
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200 02-23 17:16 (iii) Where a single parking area includes abutting parcels of property owned by two or more private property owners who enforce different parking restrictions under Subsection (7) or (8), each property owner shall, in addition to the requirements under Subsection (7) or (8), erect signage as required by this section:
(iii) a white towing logo that is six inches tall and 16 inches wide that depicts an - 28 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
(iii) a white towing logo that is six inches tall and 16 inches wide that depicts an entire tow truck, a tow hook, and an entire vehicle being towed;
(Green) S.B.
200 entire tow truck, a tow hook, and an entire vehicle being towed;
and (b) a bottom sign that is 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide with a 1/2 inch white, reflective border, and has:
and - 29 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (b) a bottom sign that is 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide with a 1/2 inch white, reflective border, and has:
and (B) the [Internet] internet web address "tow.utah.gov".
and (B) the [Internet] {i} internetnternet web address "tow.utah.gov".
(8)(a) For private property where parking is enforced under Subsection (4)(a)(ii), a tow truck motor carrier may not:
(8) (a) For private property where parking is enforced under Subsection (4)(a)(ii), a tow truck motor carrier may not:
and (C) in the middle of the sign, a red background with white, reflective letters at least one inch tall indicating who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property, and any type of vehicle prohibited from parking at the - 29 - 1st Sub.
andand (C) in the middle of the sign, a red background with white, reflective letters at least one inch tall indicating who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property, and any type of vehicle prohibited from parking at the property;
(Green) S.B.
and - 30 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (ii) at the bottom of the sign, a white, reflective background with red letters at least one inch tall indicating:
200 02-23 17:16 property;
and (ii) at the bottom of the sign, a white, reflective background with red letters at least one inch tall indicating:
and (B) the [Internet] internet web address "tow.utah.gov".
and (B) the [Internet] {i} internetnternet web address "tow.utah.gov".
(9)(a) For private property without signage substantially meeting the requirements of Subsection (7) or (8), as determined by the department, the property owner may request a tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the private property 24 hours after the property owner or the property owner's agent affixes a written notice to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor in accordance with this Subsection (9).
(9) (a) For private property without signage substantially meeting the requirements of Subsection (7) or (8), as determined by the department, the property owner may request a tow truck motor carrier to remove a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from the private property 24 hours after the property owner or the property owner's agent affixes a written notice to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor in accordance with this Subsection (9).
(10) The department shall publish on the [department Internet] [ ] department's website the signage requirements and written notice requirements and illustrated or photographed examples of the signage and written notice requirements described in Subsections (7) through (9).
(10) The department shall publish on the [department Internet] {} [ ]department's website the signage requirements and written notice requirements and illustrated or photographed examples of the signage and written notice requirements described in Subsections (7) through (9).
(11) It is an affirmative defense to any claim, based on the lack of notice, that arises from - 30 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
- 31 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (11) It is an affirmative defense to any claim, based on the lack of notice, that arises from the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from private property that the property had signage meeting the requirements of:
(Green) S.B.
200 the towing of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor from private property that the property had signage meeting the requirements of:
(13)(a) As used in this Subsection (13), "life essential item" means:
(13) (a) As used in this Subsection (13), "life essential item" means:
(viii) tools specific to the registered owner's current employment;
(viii) tools {necessary for an individual's } specific to the registered owner's current employment;
(e) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an - 31 - 1st Sub.
- 32 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (e) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
(Green) S.B.
200 02-23 17:16 interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
(14)(a) A vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be considered abandoned if a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) does not, within 30 days after notice has been sent under Subsection (1)(b):
(14) (a) A vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be considered abandoned if a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) does not, within 30 days after notice has been sent under Subsection (1)(b):
(15)(a) A tow truck motor carrier or impound yard shall clearly and conspicuously post and disclose all [its current ]fees, rates, and acceptable forms of payment for tow truck service and storage of a vehicle in accordance with rules established under Subsection (16).
(15) (a) A tow truck motor carrier or impound yard shall clearly and conspicuously post and disclose all [its current ]fees, rates, and acceptable forms of payment for tow truck service and storage of a vehicle in accordance with rules established under Subsection (16).
(i) a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that are transported in response to:
- 33 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (i) a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that are transported in response to:
and - 32 - 02-23 17:16 1st Sub.
and (C) any other call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal;
(Green) S.B.
200 (C) any other call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal;
and (b) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is not being released to a party described in - 33 - 1st Sub.
and - 34 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (b) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is not being released to a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i), even if the party satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406.
(Green) S.B.
(18) (a) (i) A tow truck motor carrier may charge a rate up to the maximum rate set by the department in rules made under Subsection (16).
200 02-23 17:16 Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i), even if the party satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406.
(18)(a)(i) A tow truck motor carrier may charge a rate up to the maximum rate set by the department in rules made under Subsection (16).
or (vi) a third party vendor.
or - 35 - SB0200 compared with SB0200S01 (vi) a third party vendor.
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The bill expands the definition of 'life essential item' to include cell phones and employment tools and establishes a requirement that their removal from impounded vehicles must not interfere with health and safety.

  • 41-6a-102

    "life essential item" means an item that is required to maintain an individual's health or wellbeing and includes cell phones and employment tools.

    This change adds specific items to what is considered essential for individuals to retrieve from an impounded vehicle.

  • 41-6a-1406

    The removal of life essential items may not interfere with health and safety.

    This establishes a new requirement ensuring the removal of items does not compromise health and safety.

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  5. House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

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  11. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  12. Senate/ uncircled

  13. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0200S01

  14. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0200S01

  15. Senate/ circled

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  17. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

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  20. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0200S01

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  24. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  25. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0200

  26. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  27. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  28. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  29. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  30. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0200

  31. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  32. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  33. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0200

  34. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0200

  35. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

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