Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-420 — Removing or damaging a road sign.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 4: Offenses Against Public Property, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-420
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) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits removing or damaging a road sign if the actor intentionally or knowingly removes or damages: (2)(a) a milepost, milestone, or guidepost erected on a highway; or (2)(b) an inscription on a milepost, milestone, or guidepost. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
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Is removing or damaging a road sign a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Removing or damaging a road sign is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-420.
Which Utah statute covers removing or damaging a road sign?
Removing or damaging a road sign is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-420 (Removing or damaging a road sign).
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