New Youth Laws

Utah Code 41-8-2 Prohibits any person in Utah who is younger than 17 years of age from operating a motor vehicle between the hours of 12:00 am (midnight) to 5:00 am. This restriction includes nonresidents with out-of-state driver licenses as well as residents with Utah Driver Licenses. The restriction does not apply to a licensed driver who;

Is accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver.
Or for the driver's employment, including the trip to and from the driver's residence and the driver's employment
Or directly to the driver's residence from a school sponsored activity if;
1. transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district and,
2. The transportation commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled.
Or on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation.
Or in an emergency situation.

Utah Code 41-8-3 prohibits a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, from operating a motor vehicle upon any public highway, roadway, or freeway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of: (a) six months from the date the person's driver license was issued; or (b) the person reaches 18 years of age. There are some exemptions to this restriction.

Is accompanied by a licensed driver over 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver,
Or on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation.
Or in an emergency situation.

Applicants Under 18 Years of Age

Beginning August 1, 2006 HB 363 "Learners Permit Provisions" will go into effect. This law allows an applicant who is at least 15 years of age to apply for a learners permit at the Drivers License Division. The applicant must;

Pass a 50 question closed book knowledge test.
Pay a $15.00 Learners Permit Fee.
Complete an application.
Pass all medical and vision screenings.
Provide 2 forms of identification (Birth Certificate/ SSN or ITIN Card/Pass Port)
Provide proof of Utah residency.
If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application in the presence of a Driver License Division employee or a Notary Public. If no parent or legal guardian is available, then a responsible adult my sign for the applicant.

Upon successful completion of these requirements, the Driver License Division will issue a ONE YEAR learner permit with photo and learner permit number.

Applicants do not have to be enrolled in a driver education course to qualify for a learner permit.
If the driver is under 18 years this permit allows them to drive with an approved driving instructor, parent or legal guardian, or the responsible adult who signed for the learner permit.
If the driver is under 18 years old they must hold the learner permit for 6 MONTHS from the issue date, be at least 16 and have completed an approved driver education course prior to applying for a Class D Driver License.

Applicants over 18 Years of Age

The applicant must;

Pass a 50 question closed book knowledge test.
Pay a $15.00 Learner Permit fee.
Complete an application.
Pass all medical and vision screenings.
Provide 2 forms of identification (Birth Certificate/ SSN or ITIN Card/Pass Port)
Provide proof of Utah residency

Applicants do not have to be enrolled in a driver education course to qualify for a learner permit.
Applicants must complete an approved driver education course prior to applying for a class D license.
They will not be required to hold the learner permit for six months before they apply for a class D license.