In effect
Limited protection
Utah HB 101 — Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Vehicles
Utah · Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq.
Utah's AV law expressly allows fully driverless operation, treats the automated driving system as the 'driver' for traffic-law purposes, authorizes commercial AV networks, and preempts local AV regulation.
Technical detail
Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq. (Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Act), added by HB 101, 2019 Gen. Sess.
Who is protected: Utah motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Who must comply: AV manufacturers, automated-network operators, and owners on Utah public roads
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Utah |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2019-05-14 |
| Enacted | 2019-03-22 |
| Citation | Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq. |
| Enforced by | Utah Department of Transportation; Utah Driver License Division; Utah Highway Patrol |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and registration penalties |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Utah Legislature — HB 101 (2019 General Session) ↗ |
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