Bill > HB0196

This bill modifies existing Utah law regarding controlled-access highways by expanding highway authorities' powers to regulate traffic and implement safety measures. Specifically, the bill clarifies that highway authorities can prohibit certain types of traffic on controlled-access highways if they determine such traffic is incompatible with safe movement. The legislation allows highway authorities to restrict traffic based on vehicle equipment or capabilities during adverse weather conditions and requires these authorities to erect traffic-control devices that inform the public about such regulations. The bill empowers the Department of Transportation to create administrative rules describing specific vehicle requirements and prohibitions, and allows county and municipal highway authorities to enact local ordinances with similar aims. Additionally, the bill establishes that individuals who fail to follow these regulations can be cited for an infraction, providing enforcement mechanisms for the new provisions. The changes aim to enhance highway safety by giving transportation authorities more flexible tools to manage traffic during challenging conditions. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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