41-6a-604. Maximum speed in a school zone — Penalty — Minimum fines — Compensatory service — Waiver — Recordkeeping.
- (1) A person 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.
- (2)
- (a) A violation of Subsection (1) is a class C misdemeanor and the minimum fine:
- (i) for a first offense shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
- Vehicle SpeedMinimum Fine
- 21 – 29 MPH$ 50
- 30 – 39 MPH$ 125
- 40 MPH and greater$ 125
- (ii) for a second and subsequent offense within three years of a previous conviction or bail forfeiture shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
- Vehicle SpeedMinimum Fine
- 21 – 29 MPH$ 50
- 30 – 39 MPH$ 225
- 40 MPH and greater$ 525
- (i) for a first offense shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
- (b)
- (i) Except as provided under Subsection (2)(a)(ii), the court may order the person to perform compensatory service in lieu of the fine or any portion of the fine.
- (ii) The court shall order the person to perform compensatory service observing a crossing guard if the conviction is for a:
- (A) first offense with a vehicle speed of 30 miles per hour or more; or
- (B) second and subsequent offense within three years of a previous conviction or bail forfeiture.
- (iii) The court may waive the compensatory service required under Subsection (2)(b)(ii) if the court makes the reasons for the waiver part of the record.
- (a) A violation of Subsection (1) is a class C misdemeanor and the minimum fine:
- (3) The Driver License Division shall develop and implement a record system to distinguish:
- (a) a conviction or bail forfeiture under this section from other convictions; and
- (b) between a first and subsequent conviction or bail forfeiture under this section.
- (4) 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.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session