UT HB0024

Reduces speeding in school zones from a class C misdemeanor to an infraction when driving 21-29 mph (zones have 20 mph limit), while speeds of 30 mph or higher remain a class C misdemeanor with minimum fines ranging from $260 to $960 depending on speed and prior offenses

Reduces careless driving from a class C misdemeanor to an infraction, though judges may still revoke a driver's license if the violation causes death

Consolidates two separate insurance-related offenses (operating without insurance and failing to carry proof of insurance) into a single statute, maintaining class C misdemeanor penalties with minimum fines of $400 for first offense and $1,000 for repeat offenses within three years

Repeals Section 41-12a-303.2 regarding evidence of owner's or operator's security requirements, with those provisions now incorporated into the revised Section 41-12a-302

Takes effect May 6, 2026