DUI Laws in Utah
Drivers pulled over while driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher are committing a crime in the United States. In Utah, there are state-specific penalties that apply to citizens convicted of a DUI offense.
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License Suspension
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If the offender does not submit to or fails a chemical test, he or she can be subject to an administrative license suspension effective immediately. Applied prior to conviction, these suspensions last 90 days in Utah. Post-conviction, licenses are suspended or revoked.
Restored Driving Privileges
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Once a license is suspended, there are no circumstances under which DUI offenders can restore their driving privileges in Utah for hardships that require the ability to drive.
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Interlock Devices
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One of the DUI penalties required by Utah state law is the installation of an ignition interlock device in the offender's vehicle. Ignition interlocks measure breath-alcohol level and must be blown into before the vehicle will start. If the driver is over the legal BAC limit, the ignition is disabled.
Vehicle Forfeiture
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Utah law does not require repeat offenders to forfeit their vehicles However, penalties become stricter as the number of convictions rise.
Open Container Laws
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Drivers and passengers in Utah are not allowed to carry open containers of alcohol while a vehicle is in motion. Doing so increases the chance of driving under the influence. Open alcohol containers must be locked in the truck or an area that cannot be accessed by the driver.
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