Driver License Division
Minor Driving Restrictions
The Utah Legislature enacted legislation restricting minor driving effective July 1, 1999. (revised May 1, 2006)
41-8-2. Operation of vehicle by persons under 17 during night hours prohibited -- Exceptions.
In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person younger than 17 years of age, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except for the following:
- When accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver;
- Driving is in connection with the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment;
- The driver drives directly to the driver's residence from a school-sponsored activity by a school or school district, and the provided transportation commenced from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled;
- The driver is on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation; or
- In an emergency
41-8-3. Operation of vehicle by persons under 16 and six months -- Passenger limitations.
In addition to the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act, a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, may not operate a motor vehicle upon any highway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of:
- Six months from the date the person's driver license was issued; or
- The driver reaches 18 years of age.
Exceptions to this rule are:
- If accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age;
- On assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation;
- In an emergency