Fine for Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia

Fines Increase for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia

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

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Penalties for Speeding in Virginia

Speeding tickets in Virginia are punished with fines and DMV points.  The fines can be pre-paid and are usually $6 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding.  The maximum fine for speeding in Virginia is $250.

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

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

A fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is applicable if a driver speeds in a highway work zone when workers are present.  The highway work zone must be marked with signs advising drivers of the speed limit and the penalties for speeding.  A highway work zone in Virginia is a construction or maintenance area that is on or next to a highway and 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 Virginia is pre-payable, which 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 work zone in Virginia is admitting guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

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