Is there really no enforcement of carpool lanes in Utah?

What happened

The Utah Highway Patrol enforces carpool lane rules, though enforcement is challenging due to difficulties in verifying compliance. Some drivers believe enforcement is lacking, but data shows a significant number of HOV tickets were issued in 2025.

Timeline

1. Oct 6, 4:03 PM KSL Is there really no enforcement of carpool lanes in Utah?
2. Oct 7, 2:17 PM KSL's Inside Sources KSL Investigates: UHP actually does crack down on HOV lane violators

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