Regarding fines in DOH work zones

New articles were added requiring the posting of specific signs and traffic control devices at street or highway construction sites.

New misdemeanor penalties were established for failing to obey traffic instructions in construction zones, with fines increasing based on the number of convictions.

Enhanced penalties were introduced for speeding in construction zones, with higher fines and potential jail time if the speed exceeds the limit by 15 mph or more, or if workers are present.

A specific provision was added to double the fines for certain traffic violations committed within construction zones when workers are present.

Replaced the term 'penalties' with 'fines' in Section 4b, Line 13, limiting the referenced consequences to monetary fines instead of broader criminal penalties.

Removed the original title and sponsor details (Delegate Akers) and replaced them with new text indicating Senator Maynard's amendment.

Added new header information reflecting the updated amendment proposal by Senator Maynard dated 3-11.

The bill title was rewritten to specify that it addresses both increased fines for speeding and double penalties for distracted driving in construction zones.

A previous amendment proposal to strike and replace the entire bill text was removed.

The new title explicitly states the intent to provide double penalties for violating the Electronically Distracted Driving Act within work zones.

Increased maximum fines for speeding violations in construction zones from $100/$200/$500 to $250/$500/$1,000 for first, second, and third offenses respectively.

Adjusted the maximum jail time for severe speeding violations (15+ mph over limit) from 30 days to 20 days.

Added a new subsection requiring that penalties for violations of §17C-14-15 committed within a construction zone be doubled.

Fines for speeding less than 15 mph in construction zones were increased from $200 to $500.

Fines for speeding 15 mph or more in construction zones were increased from $200 to $1,000, and jail time was increased from 20 to 30 days.

Fines for general traffic violations were adjusted to higher tiers ($250 for first offense, $500 for second, $1,000 for third) compared to the previous lower tiers.

The document format was changed from an enrolled final version to a committee substitute draft, removing official signatures and page numbering.

Removed internal legislative markup indicators (e.g., 1[...]1) and draft headers used during the committee process.

Added official enrollment certification, signatures for the Speaker, President, and Governor, and specific effective dates.

Reorganized the layout to match the standard format of an enrolled legislative act.

Removed the entire section limiting the use of photographic, video, or digital speed enforcement equipment in Division of Highways work zones.

Modified the penalty for a first-time speeding violation in a construction zone from a fine of up to $100 to a fine of up to $200.

Modified the penalty for a second conviction within one year from a fine of up to $500 to a fine of up to $200.

Modified the penalty for a third or subsequent conviction from a fine of up to $1,000 to a fine of up to $500.

Added a new provision allowing for up to 30 days of jail confinement for speeding 15 mph or more over the limit in a construction zone.

Modified the penalty for exceeding speed limits by less than 15 mph from a fine of up to $500 to a fine of up to $200.

Modified the penalty for exceeding speed limits by 15 mph or more from a fine of up to $1,000 to a fine of up to $200 or up to 20 days in jail.

Modified the penalty for violating other traffic laws within a construction zone to allow for fines up to twice the standard amount.