41-6a-604. Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping.
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Effective 5/6/2026
41-6a-604. Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping.
(1)An individual may not operate a vehicle at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour in a reduced speed school zone as defined in Section 41-6a-303 .
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b) , a violation of Subsection
(1)is an infraction subject to the minimum fine described in Subsection (3)(a) .
(b)A violation of Subsection
(1)is a class C misdemeanor if the vehicle speed is 30 miles per hour or more and subject to the minimum fine described in Subsection (3)(a) .
(a)The minimum fine for a violation of Subsection
(1):
(i)for a first offense shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
Vehicle Speed Minimum Fine
21 - 29 MPH $ 260
30 - 39 MPH $ 420
40 MPH and greater $ 760
(ii)for a second and subsequent offense within three years of a previous conviction shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
Vehicle Speed Minimum Fine
21 - 29 MPH $ 320
30 - 39 MPH $ 560
40 MPH and greater $ 960
(b)Except as provided under Subsection (3)(a)(ii) , the court may order the person to perform compensatory service in lieu of the fine or any portion of the fine.
(4)The Driver License Division shall develop and implement a record system to distinguish:
(a)a conviction under this section from other convictions; and
(b)between a first and subsequent conviction under this section.
(5)The provisions of this section take precedence over the provisions of Sections 41-6a-601 , 41-6a-602 , 41-6a-603 , and 76-3-301 .
Amended by Chapter 382 , 2026 General Session