1. As used in this section, the term "travel safe zone" means any area upon or around any highway, as defined in section 302.010 , which is visibly marked by the department of transportation; and when a highway safety analysis demonstrates fatal or disabling motor vehicle crashes exceed a predicted safety performance level for comparable roadways as determined by the department of transportation. 2. Upon a conviction or a plea of guilty by any person for a moving violation as defined in section 302.010 or any offense listed in section 302.302 , the court may double the amount of fine authorized to be imposed by law, if the moving violation or offense occurred within a travel safe zone. 3. Upon a conviction or plea of guilty by any person for a speeding violation under section 304.009 or 304.010 , the court may double the amount of fine authorized by law, if the violation occurred within a travel safe zone. 4. The penalty authorized under subsections 2 and 3 of this section shall only be assessed by the court if the department of transportation has erected signs upon or around a travel safe zone which are clearly visible from the highway and which state substantially the following message: "Travel Safe Zone — Fines Doubled". 5. This section shall not be construed to enhance the assessment of court costs or the assessment of points under section 302.302 .
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