Public Safety, Driver License

Rule R708-3

Driver License Point System Administration

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35636
Filed: 01/09/2012 08:49:09 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 53-3-221(4) indicates that the division shall determine a number of points to be assigned to each moving traffic violation as a measure of the violation's seriousness. Subsection 53-3-209(2) indicates a separate point system is established to facilitate behavioral influence upon drivers age 20 and younger. In compliance with this section the division may counsel a driver with regards to the development of safe driving attitudes, habits, and skills. In Section R708-3-9, drivers who are sanctioned under the provisions of this point system rule are entitled to a hearing in accordance with Subsection 53-3-221(5)(a)(i) and Rule R708-35.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written public comment was received in reference to this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule continues to be very useful in regulating driving privilege for moving violations. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Marge Dalton at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4456, by FAX at 801-957-8502, or by Internet E-mail at modalton@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Lance Davenport, Commissioner

Effective:

01/09/2012