41-6a-1715. Careless driving defined and prohibited.
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Effective 5/6/2026
41-6a-1715. Careless driving defined and prohibited.
(1)A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person:
(a)commits two or more moving traffic violations under this chapter in a series of acts within a single continuous period of driving covering three miles or less in total distance; or
(b)commits a moving traffic violation under this chapter other than a moving traffic violation under Part 6, Speed Restrictions , while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including:
(i)searching for an item in the vehicle; or
(ii)attending to personal hygiene or grooming.
(2)A violation of this section is an infraction.
(3)In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a judge may order the revocation of the convicted person's driver license if the violation causes or results in the death of another person in accordance with Subsection 53-3-218(7) .
Amended by Chapter 382 , 2026 General Session