Utah Code § 41-6a-1613

Lamp required for operation of vehicle on highway or adjacent shoulder --
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Dimming of lights.
(1)
(a) If a vehicle is operated on a highway or shoulder adjacent to the highway under the conditions
specified under Subsection 41-6a-1603(1)(a), the operator of a vehicle shall use a high or low
beam distribution of light or composite beam except as provided under Subsection (1)(c).
(b) Except as provided under Subsection (1)(c), the distribution of light or composite beam shall
be directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe
distance in advance of the vehicle.
(c) The operator of a vehicle shall use a low beam distribution of light or composite beam if the
vehicle approaches:
(i) an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet; or
(ii) another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet.
(2)
(a) The low beam distribution of light or composite beam shall be aimed to avoid projecting
glaring rays into the:
(i) eyes of an oncoming operator; or
(ii) rearview mirror of a vehicle approached from the rear.
(b) A vehicle is not in violation of Subsection (2)(a) if:
(i) the vehicle has not been significantly altered from the original vehicle manufacturer's
specifications; or
(ii) the glaring rays result from road contour or a temporary load on the vehicle.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.

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