The various driver control programs are designed to result in improved driver attitude and performance. In most cases, the treatment programs are successful.

However, some drivers are unable or unwilling to correct their bad habits. Those drivers can expect revocation, suspension, denial or disqualification of their driving privileges for violations of Utah traffic laws.

Driving privilege has been suspended, revoked or denied for one of the following offenses:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI)
• Alcohol or drug related reckless driving
• Refusal to submit to a chemical test
• Driving with a metabolite of a drug in the system
• Automobile homicide
• An extension of any of the above listed sanctions

Utah Speed Limit Laws

• Limited Access Rural Interstates, cars: 75
• Limited Access Rural Interstates, trucks: 75
• Limited Access Urban Interstates: 65
• Other Limited Access Roads: 65

Utah's Point Reduction System:

Over 21 Years of Age

The point system is a part of Utah's Driver Improvement Program. Points are assigned for specific types of violations of Utah driving law. If you acquire 200 or more points within a three-year period, you will be asked to appear for a hearing.

Based on that hearing you may be placed on probation, requested to take the Defensive Driving Course or have your driving privilege suspended. Under Utah driving law, the suspension may be for three months, six months or one year, depending on your record.

Under 21 Years of Age

Utah drivers under the age of 21 are subject to a stiffer point system. Under Utah driving law, an accumulation of 70 points or more within a three-year period may result in a hearing and a subsequent suspension or denial of driving privileges from 30 days up to one year.

Utah Driving Law Point Distribution:

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