CHAPTER 8. TRAFFIC REGULATION
- Part 1. General Provisions
- 61-8-101. Application -- exceptions.
- 61-8-102. Uniformity of interpretation -- definitions.
- 61-8-103. Provisions uniform throughout state -- power of local authorities.
- 61-8-104. Required obedience to traffic laws.
- 61-8-105. Obedience to peace officers, flag persons, crossing guards, and public safety workers.
- 61-8-106. Responsibility of public officers and employees.
- 61-8-107. Police vehicles and authorized emergency vehicles.
- 61-8-108. Traffic laws applicable to persons driving animal-drawn vehicles.
- 61-8-109. Rights of owners of real property not affected -- when.
- 61-8-110. Forest development road, special service road defined.
- 61-8-111. State laws applicable on forest development roads -- enforcement.
- 61-8-112. Special service roads not subject to state law enforcement -- when.
- Part 2. Traffic Control Devices
- 61-8-201. Obedience to traffic control devices -- exception for certain vehicles and funeral processions.
- 61-8-202. Department of transportation to adopt manual.
- 61-8-203. Department of transportation to place traffic control devices on highways it maintains and approve traffic control devices on highways under its jurisdiction.
- 61-8-204. Reward for information on injury to or removal of sign or marker.
- 61-8-205. Repealed.
- 61-8-206. Local traffic control devices.
- 61-8-207. Traffic control signal legend.
- 61-8-208. Pedestrian control signals.
- 61-8-209. Flashing signals.
- 61-8-210. Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
- 61-8-211. Lane use control signals.
- 61-8-212. Inoperative traffic control device.
- Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements
- 61-8-301. Reckless driving -- reckless endangerment of highway worker.
- 61-8-302. Careless driving.
- 61-8-303. Speed restrictions.
- 61-8-304. Repealed.
- 61-8-305. Repealed.
- 61-8-306. Repealed.
- 61-8-307. Repealed.
- 61-8-308. Permission of authorities to hold speed contest.
- 61-8-309. Establishment of special speed zones.
- 61-8-310. When local authorities may and shall alter limits or establish or alter area of school zone.
- 61-8-311. Minimum speed regulations.
- 61-8-312. Special speed limitations on trucks, truck tractors, and motor-driven cycles.
- 61-8-313. Special speed limitations.
- 61-8-314. Traffic violations in construction zone and work zone -- definitions.
- 61-8-315. Repealed.
- 61-8-316. Fleeing from or eluding peace officer.
- 61-8-317. Right-of-way for vehicles engaged in mobile highway maintenance.
- 61-8-318. and reserved.
- 61-8-320. Right-of-way for bicycles.
- 61-8-321. Drive on right side of roadway -- exceptions.
- 61-8-322. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
- 61-8-323. Overtaking vehicle on left.
- 61-8-324. Overtaking vehicle on right.
- 61-8-325. Limitations on overtaking on the left.
- 61-8-326. No-passing zones.
- 61-8-327. One-way roadways, rotary traffic islands, and roundabouts.
- 61-8-328. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
- 61-8-329. Following too closely.
- 61-8-330. Driving on divided highways.
- 61-8-331. Restricted and controlled access.
- 61-8-332. Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway.
- 61-8-333. Required position and method of turning at intersections.
- 61-8-334. Limitation on U-turns -- turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.
- 61-8-335. Starting parked vehicle.
- 61-8-336. Turning movements and required signals.
- 61-8-337. Signals by hand and arm or signal device.
- 61-8-338. Method of giving hand-and-arm signals.
- 61-8-339. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
- 61-8-340. Vehicle turning left at intersection.
- 61-8-341. Vehicle entering through highway -- definition.
- 61-8-342. Vehicles approaching "Yield" sign.
- 61-8-343. Vehicle entering roadway from private road, driveway, alley, or public approach ramp.
- 61-8-344. Vehicles to stop at stop signs.
- 61-8-345. Stop before emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building.
- 61-8-346. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles or police vehicles -- approaching stationary emergency vehicles or police vehicles.
- 61-8-347. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment.
- 61-8-348. All vehicles to stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
- 61-8-349. Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad grade crossings.
- 61-8-350. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
- 61-8-351. Meeting or passing school bus -- vehicle operator liability for violation -- penalty.
- 61-8-352. Prohibited operation of special lighting equipment on school buses.
- 61-8-353. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts.
- 61-8-354. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places -- exceptions -- definition.
- 61-8-355. Additional parking regulations.
- 61-8-356. Prohibition against parking or leaving vehicles on public property -- presumption of ownership.
- 61-8-357. Unattended motor vehicles.
- 61-8-358. Limitations on backing.
- 61-8-359. Riding on motorcycles.
- 61-8-360. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
- 61-8-361. Driving on mountain highways.
- 61-8-362. Coasting prohibited.
- 61-8-363. Following fire apparatus prohibited.
- 61-8-364. Crossing firehose.
- 61-8-365. Putting refuse on highway prohibited.
- 61-8-366. Riding on fenders or running boards prohibited.
- 61-8-367. Riding in housetrailers.
- 61-8-368. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
- 61-8-369. Shooting from or across road or highway right-of-way.
- 61-8-370. Securing of load -- requirement -- exemptions.
- 61-8-371. Operation of motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle below high-water mark on certain state or federal lands prohibited -- exceptions.
- 61-8-372. Littering with lighted matches, cigarettes, and other burning material and dumping ashtray prohibited -- penalty -- posting.
- 61-8-373. and reserved.
- 61-8-375. Unlawful operation of motorized nonstandard vehicle -- exception.
- 61-8-376. Authorized operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
- 61-8-377. Medium-speed electric vehicle -- operating requirements.
- 61-8-378. reserved.
- 61-8-379. Definitions.
- 61-8-380. Funeral procession right-of-way -- funeral lead vehicle and funeral escort vehicle in funeral procession.
- 61-8-381. Equipment required for funeral vehicle -- restricted light use.
- 61-8-382. Driving in funeral procession.
- 61-8-383. Vehicles not in funeral procession.
- 61-8-384. Liability.
- Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
- 61-8-401. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- definitions.
- 61-8-402. Blood or breath tests for alcohol, drugs, or both.
- 61-8-403. Right of appeal to court.
- 61-8-404. Evidence admissible -- conditions of admissibility.
- 61-8-405. Administration of tests.
- 61-8-406. Operation of noncommercial vehicle by person with alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more -- operation of commercial vehicle by person with alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more.
- 61-8-407. Definition of alcohol concentration.
- 61-8-408. Multiple convictions prohibited.
- 61-8-409. Preliminary alcohol screening test.
- 61-8-410. Operation of vehicle by person under twenty-one with alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more.
- 61-8-411. through reserved.
- 61-8-421. Forfeiture procedure.
- 61-8-422. Prohibition on transfer, sale, or encumbrance of vehicles subject to seizure or forfeiture -- penalty.
- 61-8-423. through reserved.
- 61-8-440. Ignition interlock device -- assisting in starting and operating -- circumventing -- penalty.
- 61-8-441. Department rules regarding ignition interlock devices -- ignition interlock device provider requirements.
- 61-8-442. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- ignition interlock device.
- 61-8-443. through reserved.
- 61-8-460. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway.
- 61-8-461. Definitions.
- Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic
- 61-8-501. Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
- 61-8-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk -- school children.
- 61-8-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
- 61-8-504. Operators to exercise due care.
- 61-8-505. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.
- 61-8-506. Pedestrians on roadways and highways -- wheelchair use on highways.
- 61-8-507. Pedestrian soliciting rides, business, or contributions.
- 61-8-508. Intoxicated pedestrian.
- 61-8-509. Pedestrian's right-of-way on sidewalks.
- 61-8-510. through reserved.
- 61-8-515. Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicle.
- 61-8-516. Operator of vehicle to yield to blind pedestrian.
- 61-8-517. Pedestrians at railroad crossings.
- Part 6. Bicycle Traffic
- 61-8-601. Effect of regulations.
- 61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles.
- 61-8-603. Riding on bicycles.
- 61-8-604. Clinging to vehicles.
- 61-8-605. Riding on roadways.
- 61-8-606. Carrying articles.
- 61-8-607. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
- 61-8-608. Bicycles on sidewalks.
- 61-8-609. Bicycle racing -- when lawful.
- Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties
- 61-8-701. Charging violations.
- 61-8-702. Use of radar -- evidence admissible.
- 61-8-703. Arrest without warrant in radar cases.
- 61-8-704. Erection of signs -- definition.
- 61-8-705. Officers or highway patrol officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles.
- 61-8-706. Removal of unauthorized sign.
- 61-8-707. through reserved.
- 61-8-711. Violation of chapter -- penalty.
- 61-8-712. Penalty for erection of unauthorized sign.
- 61-8-713. Injury to or removal of sign or marker as misdemeanor -- penalty.
- 61-8-714. Penalty for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- first through third offense.
- 61-8-715. Reckless driving -- reckless endangerment of highway workers -- penalty.
- 61-8-716. Careless driving -- penalty.
- 61-8-717. Penalty for unauthorized speed contest.
- 61-8-718. Repealed.
- 61-8-719. Penalty for leaving vehicle on public property.
- 61-8-720. Controlled-access violation -- penalty.
- 61-8-721. Repealed.
- 61-8-722. Penalty for driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- first through third offense.
- 61-8-723. Offenses committed by persons under 18 years of age.
- 61-8-724. No-passing zone violation -- penalty.
- 61-8-725. Penalty for violation of speed limits -- no record for certain violations.
- 61-8-726. Violating speed limit in school zone -- penalty doubled -- disposition of fines.
- 61-8-727. through reserved.
- 61-8-731. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- penalty for fourth or subsequent offense.
- 61-8-732. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- assessment, education, and treatment required.
- 61-8-733. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- forfeiture of vehicle.
- 61-8-734. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs -- driving with excessive alcohol concentration -- conviction defined -- place of imprisonment -- home arrest -- exceptions -- deferral of sentenc
- Part 8. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
- 61-8-801. Purpose -- definition.
- 61-8-802. Suspension of commercial driver's license -- disqualification -- major offenses.
- 61-8-803. Suspension of commercial driver's license -- serious traffic violations.
- 61-8-804. Suspension of commercial driver's license -- felony involving a controlled substance while driving a commercial vehicle.
- 61-8-805. Suspension for operating commercial vehicle with alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more -- hearing.
- 61-8-806. Blood and breath tests of commercial vehicle operators -- procedure -- suspension.
- 61-8-807. Administration of tests.
- 61-8-808. Right of appeal to court.
- 61-8-809. Repealed.
- 61-8-810. Repealed.
- 61-8-811. Repealed.
- 61-8-812. Operation of out-of-service vehicle -- criminal and civil penalties -- suspension of commercial driver's license.
- 61-8-813. Suspension of commercial driver's license -- railroad crossing offenses.
- 61-8-814. Probationary driver's license ineligibility.
- 61-8-815. Employer not to permit operation of commercial motor vehicle in violation of state law or federal regulation -- criminal and civil penalties.
- 61-8-816. Commencement of commercial driver's license suspension or disqualification.
- 61-8-817. Notification to other states of traffic violations.
- Part 9. Professional Tow Trucks
- 61-8-901. Short title.
- 61-8-902. Purpose.
- 61-8-903. Definitions.
- 61-8-904. Prohibition -- exception.
- 61-8-905. Classification standards.
- 61-8-906. Liability insurance -- storage requirements.
- 61-8-907. Inspection -- fees -- decal.
- 61-8-908. State law enforcement rotation system -- local government rotation system.
- 61-8-909. Good faith immunity.
- 61-8-910. Violation -- penalty.
- 61-8-911. Rulemaking authority.
- 61-8-912. Tow truck complaint resolution committee -- membership -- responsibilities.
- 61-8-913. Notice to owner -- payment of removal and storage costs -- request for reissuance of certificate of title.