Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia
July 23, 2017 by Jean Humbrecht
Speeding in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV points. Certain areas in Virginia, however, have increased penalties for speeding. These areas include work zones, school zones, and residential areas. This post focuses on the penalty for speeding in a work zone in Virginia.
Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia
The penalty for speeding in a work zone in Virginia applies if an offender exceeded the speed limit in a work zone when workers were present and there were signs noting the speed limit and the penalties for speeding (Va. Code §46.2-878.1). The penalties for speeding in a work zone in Virginia include a higher fine, DMV points, and a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.
Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: Fine
One penalty for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is a higher fine. The fine can be pre-paid (Va. Code §46.2-878.3) and is usually $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding.
Pre-paying the fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.
The maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is higher than the maximum fine for speeding in most other areas. The maximum fine for speeding in Virginia is usually $250, but the maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is $500.
Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: DMV Points
Another penalty for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is DMV points. If a driver is convicted of speeding in a work zone in Virginia, the DMV will automatically add demerit points to the offender’s Virginia driving record. The number of points depends on how fast the offender was driving.
Driving 1-9 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 3 DMV demerit points. Driving 10-19 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 4 DMV demerit points. Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 6 DMV demerit points.
Accumulating too many DMV points in a short time period could result in penalties imposed by the DMV, up to and including driver’s license suspension.
One Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia is a Higher Fine
Click here for more information on speeding in Virginia and DMV demerit points.
Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: Conviction on Virginia Driving Record
Another penalty for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record. Pre-paying the fine or being convicted in court of speeding in Virginia will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record and the conviction will remain there for 5 years.
The more convictions a driver has on his Virginia driving record, the less likely the courts are to be lenient in the future if the driver is charged with another traffic infraction.
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