HB1381 Summary

• Adds driving 20+ mph over the speed limit in school zones and construction zones as an exception to simplified traffic violation procedures, making these violations subject to criminal court proceedings rather than administrative disposition.

• Creates a 3-point demerit penalty for knowingly entering a closed road under section 39-10-21.1.

• Establishes fixed penalty fees for school zone speeding violations: $40 for 1-10 mph over the limit, plus $1 per mph for each additional mile over 10 mph (capped at 20 mph over).

• Establishes fixed penalty fees for construction zone speeding violations: $80 for 1-10 mph over the limit, plus $2 per mph for each additional mile over 10 mph (capped at 20 mph over), only when construction workers are present and sign states "Minimum Fee $80".

• Classifies knowingly entering a closed road as an infraction and adds this violation to the definition of moving violations for demerit point purposes.