| (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. |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-604
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Operate: means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Vehicle: means a device in, on, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except a mobile carrier, as defined in Section 41-6a-1120, or a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
| (2) |
| (a) |
A violation of Subsection (1) is a class C misdemeanor and the minimum fine:
| (i) |
for a first offense shall be calculated according to the following schedule:
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Vehicle Speed |
Minimum Fine |
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21 – 29 MPH |
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$ 50 |
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30 – 39 MPH |
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$ 125 |
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40 MPH and greater |
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$ 125 |
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| (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:
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Vehicle Speed |
Minimum Fine |
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21 – 29 MPH |
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$ 50 |
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30 – 39 MPH |
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$ 225 |
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40 MPH and greater |
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$ 525 |
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| (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. |
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| (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. |
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| (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. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
