Bill > SB0262

This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from using unmarked vehicles to initiate traffic stops for minor traffic violations, such as those defined in Title 41, Chapter 6a of the Utah Code or local traffic ordinances, unless specific exceptions apply. An unmarked law enforcement vehicle is defined as one used for law enforcement that lacks a visible light bar and clear identifying markings on its sides. The exceptions allow for stops in unmarked vehicles if there are exigent circumstances or an imminent risk to public safety, or if the officer has a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity beyond the traffic violation, though in the latter case, the officer cannot issue a citation for the traffic infraction itself. This bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.

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