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Provo may reduce penalties for drivers violating lookout law

Provo proposes changing the 'lookout law' penalty from a misdemeanor to an infraction, aligning with state traffic penalties.
If passed, the maximum penalty would be $500 with no jail time.
City Attorney Matthew Griffiths supports clarifying the charge to an infraction rather than a default misdemeanor.
The change would be discussed at Provo City Council's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Officials say the 'catch-all' use of the section motivated the revision to reflect standard traffic practices.
Provo residents interviewed support reducing penalties to accommodate common driving mistakes.
The staff report notes the section is used as a broad category for various traffic incidents.
The public reaction includes concerns about potential safer driving behaviors if penalties drop.
The proposed change would remove jail time from the penalty framework.
The proposal aims to bring Provo's local code into alignment with state practices.

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