3/24/03-Gov. Mike Leavitt has signed into law a measure lifting restrictions on the Utah Highway Patrol that limits the use of unmarked patrol cars.
SB106, whose amended version passed the House by a 47-23 vote Feb. 20, passed the Senate Feb. 25 by a 17 to 12 vote.
The limit on unmarked highway patrol vehicles is now one per operation, but the bill, authored by Sen. Curtis Bramble, R-Provo, allows for the use of multiple unmarked cruisers with operations that take place in urban areas, are backed by the Public Safety Commissioner, last less than two weeks, and target aggressive drivers specifically.
Officers would be required by the bill to be in uniform when using unmarked patrol cars.

2/27/03-The House recently approved a measure lifting restrictions on the Utah Highway Patrol that limits the use of unmarked patrol cars.
SB106, whose amended version passed the House by a 47-23 vote Feb. 20, is headed to the Senate for consideration.
The limit on unmarked highway patrol vehicles is now one per operation, but the bill, authored by Sen. Curtis Bramble, R-Provo, allows for the use of multiple unmarked cruisers with operations that take place in urban areas, are backed by the Public Safety Commissioner, last less than two weeks, and target aggressive drivers specifically.
Officers would be required by the bill to be in uniform when using unmarked patrol cars.
For bill status, call (801) 538-1032.