The Utah Constitution has provided that the proceeds of any tax, fee, and other charges related to the operation of motor vehicles on public highways must be used for highway purposes. The Utah State Legislature dictates highway funding as outlined in the State Code. These laws are subject to change based on each year’s legislative session. 

Maintenance receives funding from both state (State Transportation Funds) and federal (Highway Federal Fund) revenue sources as shown in the following link: Funding Fiscal Year Breakdown