Utah Driver Handbook 2024-2025
Overview
- Collaborative effort between the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the Utah Driver License Division
- Contains rules for operating vehicles on Utah roads
- Bicycle operators must follow the same rules as motor vehicles
- Additional resources available at dld.utah.gov
Driver License Division Services
- Driver licenses (Class D), Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL), Driving Privilege Cards (DPC)
- Includes endorsements, fees, driving records, and reinstatement fees
- Appointments recommended for all services
New Laws Effective in 2024-2025
- May 1, 2024:
- HB85: Electric bike amendments
- HB311: Lane filtering amendments
- HB345: Increased fines for speeding in school zones
- July 1, 2024:
- HB30: Road rage amendments
- January 1, 2025:
- SP45: License plate revisions
Driver License History
- Utah adopted the uniform operator and chauffeur's License Act in 1934
- Key historical developments, including changes in license expiry, mail renewals, and online services
Leading Causes of Crashes and Deaths
- Failed to keep in proper lane: 32%
- Ran off the road: 12%
- Failed to yield right-of-way: 11%
- Too fast for conditions: 9%
Mobile Driver License (MDL)
- Optional digital extension of physical driver license
- Secure data sharing and contactless exchange
Driver Education and Licensing
- Required driver education and permits for ages 15 to 18 and 19+
- Learner permit requirements
- Provisional and regular license types
Examinations and Tests
- Vision and health tests
- Written Knowledge Test and driving skills test
Rules of the Road
- Includes basics like starting the engine, parking, signaling, and turning
- Addresses specific scenarios like alcohol and drugs, distractions, and aggressive driving
Safety Equipment and Procedures
- Safety belt laws and child car seat requirements
- Vehicle equipment standards for safety
Sharing the Road
- Rules for interacting with bicycles, emergency vehicles, large trucks, and pedestrians
Vehicle Registration and Emissions
- Requirements for vehicle registration and emissions inspections
Optional Information
- Organ donation and voluntary contributions
- Emergency contact database
This handbook is a summary of the Utah Code and should not be used as a legal reference. The full text and exact language of the law guide officers of the court.