H.B. 120
FailedTail Light Obstruction Amendments
Tail Light Obstruction Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Jan 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 4
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses vehicle lighting requirements relating to cargo carriers and bicycle racks.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- prohibits operating a motor vehicle when a cargo carrier obscures required tail lights unless auxiliary lighting equipment or reflectors are installed;
- establishes compliance requirements for operators;
- provides standards for auxiliary lighting equipment and reflectors;
- establishes exemptions for certain vehicles; and
- provides penalties for violations.
Plain-Language Summary
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Drivers who use hitch-mounted cargo carriers, bicycle racks, cargo trays, or cargo baskets are prohibited from operating their vehicle on Utah roads if the attachment blocks their tail lights from being visible at least 500 feet behind the vehicle — unless they install qualifying auxiliary lights or reflectors on the carrier itself. Any auxiliary lights must be red, wired to activate with the vehicle's standard tail and brake lights, and meet Department of Public Safety standards; reflectors must similarly be red and meet those standards. Violations carry fines of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $200 for repeat violations within three years.
H.B. 120
FailedTail Light Obstruction Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Jan 23
House Floor Vote
Feb 4
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
House RulesMar 3
House CommitteeJan 23
House Floor VoteFeb 4
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses vehicle lighting requirements relating to cargo carriers and bicycle racks.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- prohibits operating a motor vehicle when a cargo carrier obscures required tail lights unless auxiliary lighting equipment or reflectors are installed;
- establishes compliance requirements for operators;
- provides standards for auxiliary lighting equipment and reflectors;
- establishes exemptions for certain vehicles; and
- provides penalties for violations.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Drivers who use hitch-mounted cargo carriers, bicycle racks, cargo trays, or cargo baskets are prohibited from operating their vehicle on Utah roads if the attachment blocks their tail lights from being visible at least 500 feet behind the vehicle — unless they install qualifying auxiliary lights or reflectors on the carrier itself. Any auxiliary lights must be red, wired to activate with the vehicle's standard tail and brake lights, and meet Department of Public Safety standards; reflectors must similarly be red and meet those standards. Violations carry fines of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $200 for repeat violations within three years.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
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Subjects
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