Senate Bill 1074 Summary

• Modifies Michigan's driver's license point system to include new point values for speed violations in school zones, differentiating between violations exceeding the limit by 1-10 mph (4 points) versus 10-15 mph (5 points).

• Establishes enhanced penalties for speeding in school zones, including doubled fines for exceeding the limit by 1-20 mph and tripled fines for exceeding by more than 20 mph.

• Adds criminal penalties for moving violations in work zones and school bus zones causing injury (misdemeanor up to $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment) or death (felony up to $7,500 fine or 15 years imprisonment).

• Expands the basic driver improvement course program eligibility to prevent point entry for first-time moving violations under specific conditions, with a $20,000 bond requirement for approved course sponsors.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.