Traffic Amendments, the official text

Traffic Amendments
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Ariel Defay
Senate Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper

LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill removes the requirement for signaling a turn while operating a vehicle in a roundabout.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill: removes the requirement to signal intention to turn when navigating a roundabout; and
makes technical changes.

Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Utah Code Sections Affected: AMENDS:
41-6a-804, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 99

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 41-6a-804 is amended to read:
41-6a-804. Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited.
(1) [(a) A person] An individual may not turn a vehicle, merge into a continuing lane from a lane of travel that is ending, or otherwise move right or left on a roadway or change lanes until: [(i)] (a) the movement can be made with reasonable safety; and
[(ii)] (b) an appropriate signal has been given as provided under this section.

[(b)] (c) An individual shall give a [A] signal of intention to turn right or left or to change lanes[shall be given] continuously for at least the last two seconds[preceding] before the beginning of the movement.

(2) [A person] An individual may not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal to the operator of[any] a vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give a signal.
(3) (a) [A] An individual shall give a stop or turn signal when required[shall be given], either by the hand and arm or by signal lamps.
(b) [If hand and arm signals are used, a person] If an individual operating a vehicle uses hand and arm signals, the individual shall give the required hand and arm signals from the left side of the vehicle as follows: (i) left turn: hand and arm extended horizontally;
(ii) right turn: hand and arm extended upward; and
(iii) stop or decrease speed: hand and arm extended downward.

(c) (i) [A person] An individual operating a bicycle or device propelled by human power may give the required hand and arm signals for a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right.
(ii) This Subsection (3)(c) is an exception to[the provision of] Subsection (3)(b)(ii).

(4) [A person] An individual required to[make a] signal under this section may not flash a signal: (a) on one side only on a disabled vehicle;
(b) as a courtesy or "do pass" to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear; or
(c) on one side only of a parked vehicle.

(5) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, an individual is not required to make a signal of intention to turn when entering or exiting a roundabout.
[(5)] (6) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Section 2. Effective Date.
This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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