School Zone Speeding Amendments

HB 225 modifies school zone speeding penalties by raising the speed threshold for first-time offenses from 30 to 35 miles per hour above the posted limit. Drivers convicted of speeding 35 mph or faster in school zones may now be required by a court to perform compensatory service, such as assisting crossing guards. This bill directly affects drivers who speed near schools, changing when mandatory penalties apply and introducing community service as an option. The key change reduces the speed threshold where penalties apply, shifting from 30 to 35 mph for first offenses. The bill is currently pending in the House after recent Senate review.