UT DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 3

Question 1

Under Utah's implied consent law, what happens the first time a driver refuses a lawful chemical test after a DUI arrest?

Accepted Answer

License revocation for 18 months

Answer

A first refusal of a chemical test in Utah results in an 18-month driver license revocation, longer than the suspension for failing the test.

Question 2

In Utah, leaving the scene of an accident that caused only property damage is what type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Class B misdemeanor

Answer

Hit-and-run involving property damage is a class B misdemeanor in Utah, while leaving after serious injury can be charged as a felony.

Question 3

What is the penalty classification for fleeing or attempting to evade a police officer in a vehicle in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree felony

Answer

Failing to stop or fleeing from a police officer in a vehicle is a third-degree felony in Utah.

Question 4

A Utah driver convicted of speeding may remove points from their record by completing what?

Accepted Answer

An approved defensive driving course, once every three years

Answer

Utah allows drivers to remove 50 points by completing an approved defensive driving course once every three years.

Question 5

In Utah, how long do points from a traffic conviction stay on your driving record before they are automatically removed?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Points in Utah are automatically removed from a driving record three years after the date of the violation.

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