Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-518.1 — Tampering with an ignition interlock system.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-518.1
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) As used in this section: (1)(a) "ignition interlock system" has the same meaning as defined in Section 41-6a-518; and (1)(b) "interlock restricted driver" has the same meaning as defined in Section 41-6a-518.2. (2)(a) A person may not: (2)(a)(i) circumvent or tamper with the operation of an ignition interlock system; (2)(a)(ii) knowingly furnish an interlock restricted driver a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock system unless authorized under Subsection 41-6a-518(7); (2)(a)(iii) blow into an ignition interlock system or start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock system for the purpose of allowing an interlock restricted driver to operate a motor vehicle; or (2)(a)(iv) advertise for sale, offer for sale, sell, or lease an ignition interlock system unless the system has been certified by the commissioner as required under Subsection 41-6a-518(8). (2)(b) An interlock restricted driver may not: (2)(b)(i) rent, lease, or borrow a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock system; or (2)(b)(ii) request another person to blow into an ignition interlock system in order to allow the interlock restricted driver to operate the motor vehicle. (2)(c) A violation of any provision under this Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of this section if: (3)(a) the starting of a motor vehicle, or the request to start a motor vehicle, that is equipped with an ignition interlock system is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the system or the motor vehicle; and (3)(b) the interlock restricted driver does not operate the motor vehicle.
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Is tampering with an ignition interlock system a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Tampering with an ignition interlock system is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-518.1.
Which Utah statute covers tampering with an ignition interlock system?
Tampering with an ignition interlock system is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-518.1 (Tampering with an ignition interlock system).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.