Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 41-1a-1303.5 - Driving without registration or certificate of title - Class C misdemeanor(1)(a) A violation of Subsection 41-1a-202(3), related to registration of vehicles after establishing residency, is a class C misdemeanor and, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), has a minimum fine of $1,000.(b) A court may not dismiss an action brought for a violation of Subsection 41-1a-202(3) merely because the defendant has obtained the appropriate registration subsequent to violating the section. The court may, however, reduce the fine to $200 if the violator presents evidence at the time of the hearing that: (i) the vehicle is currently registered properly; and(ii) the violation has not existed for more than one year.(2) A court may require proof of proper motor vehicle registration as part of any sentence imposed under this section.Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 5/12/2015.Added by Chapter 245, 2013 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.