Speeding in a School Zone
Utah Code 41-6a-604 — 20 miles per hour, with minimum fines from $260
No one may drive faster than 20 miles per hour in a reduced speed school zone. A violation is an infraction, and a class C misdemeanor at 30 miles per hour or more.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Speed | First offense minimum | Second within three years minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Speed21 to 29 miles per hour | First offense minimum$260 | Second within three years minimum$320 |
| Speed30 to 39 miles per hour | First offense minimum$420 | Second within three years minimum$560 |
| Speed40 miles per hour and greater | First offense minimum$760 | Second within three years minimum$960 |
Except on a second or later offense, the court may order compensatory service in place of any part of the fine.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 41-6a-604 — Maximum speed in a school zone -- Penalty -- Minimum fines -- Waiver -- Recordkeeping
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.