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Utah Driving and Hands-Free Cell Phone LegislationUtah does have a hands-free driving law however, the law is found under the definition of "Careless driving" and includes other behaviors that could cause driver distraction. Utah's Senate Bill 17 (SB17) specifically defines "Careless driving" as being "distracted" by "using a wireless telephone or other electronic device:". It is legal to use a cell-phone while you are driving only if the driver is using a device with hands-free " talking and listening features" while they are operating the motor vehicle.
This careless driving definition includes other common reasons for driver distraction that also constitute careless driving. So in addition to cell-phone use or other electronic devices the bill also specifies eating, drinking or smoking. You can also be sited for physically attending to a passenger, searching for an item in a vehicle and attending to personal hygiene or grooming. This annotates a previous law from 1959 that addresses being distracted by one or more activities not related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
More Information Utah's Hands-Free Driving LawHere is the State of Utah's government website that has similar information regarding Senate Bill 17 and the cell-phone driving law. State Website- Information on Utah's Cell-Phone Driving Law State of Utah Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties & Fines
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