What is Utahs Safety Belt Use Law?
Buckle Up in Utah – It’s the Law! Utah’s Safety Belt Use Law states that drivers and passengers must wear a safety restraint. The law provides for primary enforcement for individuals up to 19 years of age, which means an officer can stop the vehicle if he/she observes an unrestrained occupant under the age of 19. In addition, children 0 up to 8 must be properly restrained in an approved car safety seat and children age 8 through 18 must be restrained in a seat belt. For a person age 19 or older, enforcement by an officer can be only as a secondary action when the person has been detained for another offense, such as speeding. The law applies to all seating positions equipped with seat belts. The driver is responsible for unrestrained occupants under the age of 16. However, unrestrained occupants who are 16 and older will receive their own citation. If cited, the maximum fine is $45. The fine can be reduced up to $30 if the violator attends a Defensive Driving class. The class fee is $1
