Utah Violation of a safety law is a criminal offense that is punishable by fines and jail time. These violations include Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless Driving, Speeding, Driving without a License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Vehicular Assault. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the most serious of the violations. It occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08%. This is considered a Class B misdemeanor in Utah and can result in a number of penalties including fines, jail time, community service, and potential license suspension or revocation. Reckless Driving is defined as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. This violation is considered a Class B misdemeanor in Utah and can result in fines, jail time, and license suspension or revocation. Speeding is defined as operating a vehicle at a speed greater than the posted speed limit or driving at a speed inappropriate for the current conditions. This violation is considered a Class C misdemeanor and can result in fines and potential license suspension or revocation. Driving without a License is defined as operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. This violation is considered a Class C misdemeanor and can result in fines and potential license suspension or revocation. Leaving the Scene of an Accident is defined as leaving the scene of an accident without providing the necessary information to the other driver or law enforcement. This violation is considered a Class A misdemeanor and can result in fines, jail time, and potential license suspension or revocation. Vehicular Assault is defined as operating a motor vehicle in a manner that causes serious bodily injury to another person. This violation is considered a Third Degree Felony and can result in substantial fines, jail time, and potential license suspension or revocation.