Fine for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia Increases

While it may seem like a simple traffic ticket, speeding charges in Virginia can result in fines, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on the offender’s driving record.  A fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is higher than fines for speeding in some other areas in Virginia.  This post focuses on the fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia.

For more general information on fines for speeding in Virginia, click here.

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Penalty for Speeding in Virginia

A speeding ticket in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV points.  The fine can be pre-paid and is usually $6 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding.  The fine can be as high as $250.

Fines for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia are Increased

A Fine for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia is Increased

A fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is increased under Va. Code §46.2-878.1.  This fine can also be pre-paid, but a fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  The maximum fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia can be as high as $500.

A fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is applicable if a driver speeds in a highway work zone when workers are present.  The highway work zone must have signs informing drivers of the speed limit and the penalties for speeding.  A highway work zone in Virginia is a construction or maintenance area on or next to a highway that is marked with warning signs and flashing lights or traffic control devices indicating that work is in progress.

A fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is pre-payable.  This means that the driver does not need to appear in court if he pays the ticket.  However, pre-paying a fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is admitting guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

Click here for more information on the other penalties that could result from speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia.

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