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Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604 — Maximum speed in a school zone - Penalty - Minimum fines - Waiver - Recordkeeping.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 6: Speed Restrictions, Utah Code.

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Maximum speed in a school zone

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(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. (2)(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). (2)(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). (3)(a) The minimum fine for a violation of Subsection (1): (3)(a)(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 (3)(a)(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 (3)(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: (4)(a) a conviction under this section from other convictions; and (4)(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.

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Is maximum speed in a school zone a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: maximum speed in a school zone ranges from a Infraction to a Class C Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604.

Speeding in school zone under 30 mph: Infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604(2)(a)) · Speeding in school zone at 30 mph or more: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604(2)(b))

Which Utah statute covers maximum speed in a school zone?

Maximum speed in a school zone is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604 (Maximum speed in a school zone - Penalty - Minimum fines - Waiver - Recordkeeping).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.