Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Fairfax

Speeding in Fairfax is punished with fines and DMV demerit points.  There are increased fines for speeding in work zones, school zones, and residential areas.  This post focuses on Va. Code §46.2-878.1, Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Fairfax.

For information on speeding in a school zone in Fairfax, click here.

For information on speeding in a residential area in Fairfax, click here.

Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Fairfax

The penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Fairfax apply if a driver speeds in a work zone when workers are present.  The 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 informing drivers that work is in progress.

Penalties for Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Fairfax

Exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Fairfax is punished with a fine and DMV points.  The amount of the fine and number of DMV points are based on the offender’s speed.

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

The fine for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Fairfax is pre-payable.  Va. Code §46.2-878.3 states that the fine is usually $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding, and the maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Fairfax is $500.

Pre-paying the fine for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Fairfax is an admission of guilt which will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record the same as if the driver was convicted of speeding in court.

DMV Demerit Points for Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Fairfax

The DMV will add demerit points to a person’s driving record after a speeding conviction, whether it is as a result of pre-paying the ticket or being convicted in court.  The number of points depends on the driver’s speed.

For more information on Fairfax speeding tickets and DMV points, click here.

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