The Utah Highway Patrol is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all who travel Utah's roadways through professional enforcement, education, and emergency response.
The Patrol operates from three posts covering the greater Salt Lake Valley.
The senior leadership overseeing the Utah Highway Patrol's daily operations and long-term direction.
“My name is Colonel Beitz. I am 26 years old, and I am approaching two years of leading the Utah Highway Patrol. When I first took command, this agency was in a horrible place. We had a long way to go, and it took countless hours, difficult decisions, and dedication to get us where we are today.
What I take the most pride in isn’t our rank structure, policies, or vehicles. It’s the great men and women who serve this department. I’ve watched troopers grow as people, develop into leaders, and dedicate themselves to something bigger than themselves. Together, we’ve built more than a department. We’ve built a family.
Three core values I expect everyone under my command to uphold are loyalty, communication, and honesty. I expect loyalty to our mission, open communication even when conversations are difficult, and honesty regardless of the circumstances. I have very little tolerance for liars. I would much sooner consider terminating someone who knowingly lies to my face than someone who admits to making a mistake. Mistakes can be corrected, and people can grow, but trust is much harder to rebuild once broken.
One promise I will always stand by as Colonel is that I will stand behind my troopers. I will make sure they are heard, treated fairly, and supported when they need leadership. That doesn’t mean ignoring misconduct or excusing mistakes. It means holding our people accountable without abandoning them. If you serve this agency honorably, you should never have to wonder whether your Colonel has your back.
Under my leadership, the Utah Highway Patrol will continue to pursue justice, stand against those who prey on the innocent, and protect the people we have committed ourselves to serving. We aren’t here simply to wear a uniform or fill a roster. We are here because our mission matters, and we will continue doing what is right even when it’s difficult.
I’m proud of how far this agency has come, but as long as I am Colonel, we will never stop striving to be better. We will never become complacent or settle simply because we’ve made progress. There will always be more to accomplish, more to learn, and higher standards to reach.
To every trooper who has remained loyal, put in the work, communicated honestly, and believed in this mission, your efforts do not go unnoticed. You are the reason we are where we are today, and you are the reason I believe our best days are still ahead.
I am proud to lead this agency, and I will continue to lead from the front, stand behind my troopers, and hold myself to the same standards I expect from everyone else.
We are the Utah Highway Patrol. We are a team, we are a family, and as long as I am Colonel, we will never stop striving to be better.
𝒮𝒾𝑔𝓃𝑒𝒹,
𝒞𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓃𝑒𝓁 𝒟. 𝐵𝑒𝒾𝓉𝓏”
Beyond road patrol, the UHP maintains nine specialized divisions.
Led by Major Isaiah Marshall, the State Bureau of Investigations exists to conduct professional, detailed, and proactive investigations while protecting the people of Utah from complex and organized criminal activity.
This division hosts public events, interacts with the community, and engages in community policing further then regular patrol units. Members of this division are expected to create positive impacts on communities within the State of Utah.
Trains and evaluates newly hired Troopers through structured ride-alongs, ensuring every graduate meets the Patrol's standards before independent patrol.
Deploys certified K9 teams for narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension in support of patrol and investigative operations.
Provides aerial pursuit support, traffic monitoring, and search-and-rescue coverage across Utah's highways and backcountry.
Targets high-risk corridors with focused saturation patrols to reduce speeding, impaired driving, and other traffic fatalities.
The Patrol's tactical unit, responding to high-risk warrant service, barricaded subjects, and other critical incidents statewide.
Enforces wildlife, boating, and off-highway vehicle laws to protect Utah's public lands and natural resources.
The Advanced Training Program ensures every trooper, regardless of rank, is up to date on Utah Law, Utah Highway Patrol Procedure, case law, and more.
A quick reference for lesser-known Utah traffic laws every driver should know.
Front side windows must allow more than 35% light transmission; windshields may only be tinted along the top strip above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Drivers approaching a stationary emergency, utility, or tow vehicle with lights active must move over a lane when safe to do so, or slow to a safe speed if they cannot. This includes vehicles parked with their 4 way "hazard" lights on.
Operating a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, including excessive speed, unsafe lane changes, and street racing, constitutes reckless driving. This includes traveling at speeds 105 miles per hour or greater.
Headlights must emit white or amber light only. Blue, red, purple, or other colored headlight output is prohibited on public roadways.
Underglow and other auxiliary lighting visible from the roadway may not emit red or blue light, which are reserved for emergency vehicles.