UT HB 101 (2019 AV statute)
Utah HB 101 — Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Vehicles
Utah · Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq.
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 14, 2019
- Applies to
- AV manufacturers, automated-network operators, and owners on Utah public roads
- Enforced by
- Utah Department of Transportation; Utah Driver License Division; Utah Highway Patrol
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.
Who is protected: Utah motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Legal detail
Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq. (Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Act), added by HB 101, 2019 Gen. Sess.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Utah |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | March 22, 2019 |
| Citation | Utah Code §§ 41-26-101 et seq. |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and registration penalties |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | Utah Legislature — HB 101 (2019 General Session) |
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