R877-23V-6. Issuance of In-Transit Permits Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 41-3-305

(1)(a) Transported semitractors are piggy-backed when all of the semitractors being transported are touching the ground.

(b) Each piggy-backed vehicle must have a separate in-transit permit or be properly registered for operation in Utah.

(2) In-transit permits may not be issued for loaded motor vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross laden weight.

(3) A semitractor hauling unlicensed trailers must obtain an in-transit permit for any trailer in contact with the ground.

(4) Subject to Subsections (5) and (6), the following entities may issue in-transit permits:

(a) a licensed dealer that is primarily engaged in the business of auctioning consigned motor vehicles to other dealers or the public; and

(b) a state or local government agency that is engaged in the business of auctioning motor vehicles to dealers or the public.

(5) An entity issuing an in-transit permit under Subsection (4) shall maintain records of all in-transit permits obtained from the division. These records shall include:

(a) vehicle purchaser information;

(b) vehicle identification number; and

(c) evidence that the purchaser has met the requirements for issuance of the in-transit permit.

(6) An entity described in Subsection (4) that fails to maintain the records required under Subsection (5) may be prohibited from issuing in-transit permits.