School Zone Speeding Amendments

Eliminated the mandatory requirement that courts must order crossing guard observation for speeding convictions of 30 mph or more.

Added a new condition requiring courts to coordinate with a local school and law enforcement agency before ordering crossing guard observation.

Increased the minimum vehicle speed threshold from 30 mph to 35 mph for a first offense to trigger the possibility of crossing guard observation.

Eliminated the mandatory requirement for courts to order compensatory service observing a crossing guard for first offenses at 30+ MPH and repeat offenses.

Changed compensatory service from a mandatory sentence to a discretionary option available to the court.

Updated text to clarify that courts may coordinate with schools and law enforcement before ordering compensatory service.

Replaced a vague reference to a 'reduced speed school zone' with a specific prohibition against exceeding 20 miles per hour in such zones.

Established a tiered minimum fine schedule ranging from $260 to $760 for first offenses and $320 to $960 for subsequent offenses, with fines increasing based on vehicle speed.

Mandated compensatory service where offenders must observe a crossing guard for specific speeding offenses, replacing previous optional court discretion.

Required the Driver License Division to create a record system that distinguishes between convictions and bail forfeitures for tracking repeat offenses.

Set the effective date of the new penalties and requirements to May 6, 2026.

Replaced a specific requirement for reduced speed school zone service with a general compensatory service order for first offenses.

Updated the record-keeping system to distinguish between convictions and bail forfeitures for determining repeat offenses.

Added a requirement for courts to include reasons for waivers in the official record.

Eliminated the mandatory requirement for courts to order drivers to observe crossing guards as part of their sentence for speeding in school zones.

Updated the text to include 'bail forfeiture' alongside 'previous conviction' when determining if a driver is a repeat offender for fine calculation and recordkeeping purposes.

Removed the mandatory requirement for drivers convicted of speeding in a school zone to perform compensatory service observing a crossing guard.

Changed the court's authority regarding community service from a mandatory order for specific offenses to a discretionary option available for any fine imposed under the section.

Updated text to clarify that community service is an alternative to the fine rather than a mandatory condition for specific speeding speeds.