An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Utah, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Utah Motor Vehicle Act and other related statutes. These regulations cover a wide range of issues including vehicle registration, safety inspections, emissions testing, and insurance requirements. All motor vehicles operating on Utah roads must be registered with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Safety inspections are no longer required for most vehicles as of 2018, but emissions testing is required in certain counties for vehicles less than six years old. Additionally, Utah law mandates that all drivers must carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. The state also has specific regulations for electric vehicles (EVs), including requirements for EV registration and provisions for the development of charging infrastructure. These laws are designed to ensure the safety, roadworthiness, and environmental compliance of all automobiles operated within the state.