HB0120

Tail Light Obstruction Amendments

Failed·3/6/26

Utah HB0120 prohibits operating a vehicle with a cargo carrier that blocks tail lights unless auxiliary lighting or reflectors are installed.

Utah HB0120 amends state law to prohibit operating a motor vehicle with a cargo carrier that obscures required tail lights unless auxiliary lighting equipment or reflectors are installed. The bill sets compliance requirements for operators, including specifications for the auxiliary lighting and reflectors. It also provides exemptions for certain vehicles and outlines penalties for violations, including fines for first and subsequent offenses. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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32 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 23

2:00 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Mar 6

House

House/ strike enacting clause in Clerk of the House

Mar 6

House

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

Mar 3

House

House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules in House Rules Committee