There is no prohibition on cell phone use while driving in Utah. However, all Utah drivers are prohibited from texting. Utah also prohibits “careless driving” — which essentially refers to any moving violation that is committed while distracted by use of a hand-held cellphone or similar activities. 

Texting

All Utah drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.

Enforcement

Utah’s texting laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law means that an officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees you texting and issues a citation. 

Read more about Utah’s distracted driving laws.