(1) As used in this section: (a) "Division" means the Driver License Division created in Section 53-3-103. (b) "Mobility vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) is certified by the division for use by a person with a physical disability; and (ii) complies with the requirements specified by the division in rules made under Subsection (3). (c) "Mobility vehicle certification" means evidence that a vehicle meets the requirements for certification by the division as a mobility vehicle. (d) "Mobility vehicle permit" means a permit issued by the division granting authority and specifying the conditions for a person with a physical disability to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway. (e) "Physical disability" means a substantial impairment in one or more major life activities that prevents an individual from qualifying to obtain a license certificate.

(a) "Division" means the Driver License Division created in Section 53-3-103.

(b) "Mobility vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) is certified by the division for use by a person with a physical disability; and (ii) complies with the requirements specified by the division in rules made under Subsection (3).

(i) is certified by the division for use by a person with a physical disability; and

(ii) complies with the requirements specified by the division in rules made under Subsection (3).

(c) "Mobility vehicle certification" means evidence that a vehicle meets the requirements for certification by the division as a mobility vehicle.

(d) "Mobility vehicle permit" means a permit issued by the division granting authority and specifying the conditions for a person with a physical disability to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(e) "Physical disability" means a substantial impairment in one or more major life activities that prevents an individual from qualifying to obtain a license certificate.

(2) A person may operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway in accordance with rules made by the division under Subsection (3).

(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall make rules: (a) establishing procedures for certification of a vehicle to be operated as a mobility vehicle; (b) specifying the vehicle requirements for a vehicle to qualify as a mobility vehicle; (c) for acceptable documentation of a mobility vehicle permit applicant's identity, Social Security number if applicable, Utah resident status, and Utah residence address; (d) establishing procedures for the issuance of a mobility vehicle permit to an individual with a physical disability; (e) for examining applicants for a mobility vehicle permit, as necessary for the safety and welfare of the applicant and the traveling public; and (f) granting authority and specifying the conditions and restrictions for a person to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(a) establishing procedures for certification of a vehicle to be operated as a mobility vehicle;

(b) specifying the vehicle requirements for a vehicle to qualify as a mobility vehicle;

(c) for acceptable documentation of a mobility vehicle permit applicant's identity, Social Security number if applicable, Utah resident status, and Utah residence address;

(d) establishing procedures for the issuance of a mobility vehicle permit to an individual with a physical disability;

(e) for examining applicants for a mobility vehicle permit, as necessary for the safety and welfare of the applicant and the traveling public; and

(f) granting authority and specifying the conditions and restrictions for a person to operate a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(4) An application for a mobility vehicle permit shall be: (a) made upon a form furnished by the division; (b) accompanied by a nonrefundable fee set under Section 53-3-105; and (c) accompanied by a medical questionnaire form that includes information: (i) that establishes the applicant has a physical disability as defined under Subsection (1)(e); and (ii) to determine whether it would be a public safety hazard to permit the applicant to drive a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(a) made upon a form furnished by the division;

(b) accompanied by a nonrefundable fee set under Section 53-3-105; and

(c) accompanied by a medical questionnaire form that includes information: (i) that establishes the applicant has a physical disability as defined under Subsection (1)(e); and (ii) to determine whether it would be a public safety hazard to permit the applicant to drive a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(i) that establishes the applicant has a physical disability as defined under Subsection (1)(e); and

(ii) to determine whether it would be a public safety hazard to permit the applicant to drive a mobility vehicle on a public highway.

(5) An application and fee for a mobility vehicle permit entitle the applicant to: (a) not more than three attempts to pass both the knowledge and skills tests within six months of the date of application; and (b) a mobility vehicle permit after all tests are passed and requirements are completed.

(a) not more than three attempts to pass both the knowledge and skills tests within six months of the date of application; and

(b) a mobility vehicle permit after all tests are passed and requirements are completed.

(6) A mobility vehicle permit expires on the birth date of the applicant in the fifth year following the year the mobility vehicle permit was issued.

(7) A person may not hold both a license certificate and a mobility vehicle permit.