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Senate backs tougher construction-zone speeding penalties amid questions about signage and enforcement
Summary
Senate Bill 20, increasing penalties for speeding in construction zones (and authorizing enhanced enforcement practices), passed the Utah Senate after debate about whether penalties should apply only when workers are present and how posted speeds relate to engineering standards.
Senate Bill 20, a measure to increase penalties for speeding in construction zones and strengthen enforcement, passed the Utah Senate Feb. 2 following floor debate about conditions for imposing enhanced penalties and how posted speeds interact with engineering guidance.
Sponsor and intent: Senator Petersen (speaking for Senator Bueller’s bill) described SB20 as a response to dangerous driving behavior on corridors such as…
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