R27-10-4. Exceptions

(1) Neither the "EX" license plates nor the identification marks need be displayed on state-owned motor vehicles if:

(a) the motor vehicle is in the direct service of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor or State Treasurer of Utah;

(b) the motor vehicle is used in official investigative work where secrecy is essential;

(c) the motor vehicle is provided to an official as part of a compensation package allowing unlimited personal use of that vehicle; or

(d) the personal security of the occupants of the vehicle would be jeopardized if the identification mark were in place.

(2) State vehicles which meet the criteria described in Subsection R27-10-4(1) may be excused from these rules to display the identification mark and "EX" license plates. Exceptions shall be requested in writing from the Executive Director of the Department of Administrative Services and shall continue in force only so long as the use of the vehicle continues.

(3) Exceptions shall expire when vehicles are replaced. New exceptions shall be requested when new vehicles are placed in use.

(4) No motor vehicle required to display "EX" license plates shall be exempt from displaying the identification mark.