Question 1

At what point does Utah law require you to call 911 to report a crash?

Accepted Answer

If it involves an injury, a death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage — Utah requires a crash to be reported to 911 immediately if it results in an injury, a death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage -- even a single-vehicle crash.

Question 2

What criminal charge applies in Utah to a driver who fails to stop at the scene of a crash that results in injury?

Accepted Answer

A third-degree felony — Failing to stop at the scene of an injury crash is a third-degree felony in Utah; failing to remain at any crash scene can also mean up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and a license suspension of up to a year.

Question 3

How long must a Utah driver convicted of driving without insurance carry SR-22 "future proof" insurance?

Accepted Answer

Three years, plus a $40 reinstatement fee — A driver convicted of driving without insurance must carry SR-22 insurance for three years and pay a $40 reinstatement fee.

Question 4

How many points in a 3-year period trigger a driver improvement hearing for a Utah driver 21 or older, versus a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

200 or more points for 21+; 70 or more points for under 21 — Utah's point system triggers a hearing at 200 or more points within 3 years for drivers 21 and older, but at only 70 or more points for drivers under 21 -- reckless driving alone is worth 80 points.

Question 5

How can a Utah driver reduce or clear points from their driving record?

Accepted Answer

Half are removed after one violation-free year, all after two, and a defensive driving course removes 50 points once every 3 years — Half of a driver's points are removed after one full year without a moving-violation conviction, all points clear after two successive violation-free years, individual violation points expire after three years, and a defensive driving course can remove 50 points once every three years.

Question 6

What happens if you're caught driving in Utah while your license is suspended?

Accepted Answer

Up to 90 days in jail, plus the original suspension period is extended by the length of that period — Driving while denied, suspended, or revoked in Utah can mean up to 90 days in jail plus a fine, and the original suspension period is extended by the length of that same period -- a 3-month suspension becomes 6 months.

Utah: Crashes, Insurance & Suspensions Questions

1. At what point does Utah law require you to call 911 to report a crash?

2. What criminal charge applies in Utah to a driver who fails to stop at the scene of a crash that results in injury?

3. How long must a Utah driver convicted of driving without insurance carry SR-22 "future proof" insurance?

4. How many points in a 3-year period trigger a driver improvement hearing for a Utah driver 21 or older, versus a driver under 21?

5. How can a Utah driver reduce or clear points from their driving record?

6. What happens if you're caught driving in Utah while your license is suspended?

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