Utah SB0262 prohibits law enforcement from using unmarked vehicles to stop drivers for traffic infractions.
Utah SB0262 defines an "unmarked law enforcement vehicle" and restricts its use for traffic stops. Specifically, it prohibits law enforcement from using such vehicles to initiate a stop for traffic infractions, including investigations, citations, or warnings. However, it allows the use of unmarked vehicles to investigate potential crimes that are not traffic infractions. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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