Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax

Speeding in Fairfax needs to be taken seriously.  It may seem like a simple traffic ticket, but speeding in Fairfax will result in fines, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on an offender’s driving record.  A fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is higher than a fine for speeding in some other areas in Fairfax.  This post focuses specifically on the fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax.

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Penalties for Speeding in Fairfax

Speeding in Fairfax is punished with a fine and DMV points.  The fine can be pre-paid and is normally $6 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  The maximum fine for speeding in Fairfax is $250.

A Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax is Increased and is Based on the Driver’s Speed

A Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax is Based on the Driver’s Speed

However, there is an increased fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax under Va. Code §46.2-878.1.  This fine also can be pre-paid, but a fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  The maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax increases to $500.

A fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is applicable if a driver is speeding in a highway work zone when workers are present.  The highway work zone must be marked with 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 work zone in Fairfax is pre-payable, meaning the driver does not need to appear in court if he pays the ticket.  However, paying the fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is admitting guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record for 5 years.

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