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House passes bill doubling fines for speeding in marked construction zones when workers present
Summary
Senate Bill 20 passed the House 42–26 on Feb. 12, 1998, to require courts to impose at least double the uniform bail schedule fine for speeding in clearly marked construction zones where workers are present. Sponsors said the increase is a deterrent; critics warned about enforceability and court burden.
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 20 on Feb. 12, 1998, which raises penalties for speeding in construction zones when workers are present and when signs indicate doubled fines. Under the measure, the fine imposed by the court must be at least double the amount in the Uniform Bail Schedule for qualifying construction-zone speeding violations. The House recorded the final vote as 42 yes and 26 no.
Representative Curtis, who carried the bill, said the measure is aimed at reducing serious accidents in narrow temporary lanes such as those on I-15. The bill’s elements, as discussed on…
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