Utah criminal charge
Maximum speed in a school zone in Utah
Maximum speed in a school zone is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604.
What is the penalty for maximum speed in a school zone in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $750 (Speeding in school zone under 30 mph — Violation of the 20 mph school zone limit where vehicle speed is less than 30 miles per hour.; no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205 |
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Speeding in school zone at 30 mph or more — Violation of the 20 mph school zone limit where vehicle speed is 30 miles per hour or more.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Speeding in school zone at 30 mph or more — Violation of the 20 mph school zone limit where vehicle speed is 30 miles per hour or more.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is maximum speed in a school zone classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding in school zone under 30 mph | Infraction | Violation of the 20 mph school zone limit where vehicle speed is less than 30 miles per hour. | Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604(2)(a) |
| Speeding in school zone at 30 mph or more | Class C Misdemeanor | Violation of the 20 mph school zone limit where vehicle speed is 30 miles per hour or more. | Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-604(2)(b) |
Common questions about maximum speed in a school zone in Utah
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))
What are the penalties for maximum speed in a school zone in Utah?
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).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.