HB0178 amends penalties for speeding in school zones, including fines and compensatory service.

HB0178 modifies the penalties for speeding in school zones in Utah. It sets a maximum speed limit for vehicles in these zones and establishes minimum fines for violations. The bill also allows courts to order compensatory service, such as observing a crossing guard, instead of or in addition to fines for certain offenses. The Driver License Division is tasked with creating a record system to distinguish school zone speeding convictions from other offenses. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.

HB0178 amends penalties for speeding in school zones, including fines and compensatory service.

HB0178 modifies the penalties for speeding in school zones in Utah. It sets a maximum speed limit for vehicles in these zones and establishes minimum fines for violations. The bill also allows courts to order compensatory service, such as observing a crossing guard, instead of or in addition to fines for certain offenses. The Driver License Division is tasked with creating a record system to distinguish school zone speeding convictions from other offenses. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.