Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 41-6a-718 - Operation of a snowplow - Approaching a snowplow - Prohibition to pass(1)(a) A snowplow operator shall ensure that a snowplow in operation on a highway displays flashing yellow lights.(b) An individual operating a snowplow as an agent of a highway authority, while engaged in the removal of snow or ice on a highway, may not be charged with a violation under this chapter related to parking, standing, turning, backing, lighting, or yielding the right-of-way.(c) Notwithstanding the exemptions described in Subsection (1)(b), an individual operating a snowplow shall operate the snowplow with reasonable care.(2) If a snowplow is displaying flashing yellow lights, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplow may not pass or overtake a snowplow on a side of the snowplow where a plow blade is deployed.(3) If three or more snowplows are operating in echelon formation, an individual operating a vehicle in the vicinity of the snowplows may not overtake or pass the snowplows on either side of the snowplows.(4) A violation of Subsection (2) or (3) is an infraction.Amended by Chapter 454, 2024 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2024.Added by Chapter 219, 2023 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 5/3/2023.