Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia

Speeding in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV demerit points.  Certain areas have increased fines for speeding.  These areas include 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 Virginia.

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Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia

Penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Virginia are applicable when a driver speeds in a highway work zone when workers are present.  The highway work zone must have signs advising 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 Virginia

Exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV points.

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

A fine for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Virginia can be pre-paid and is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  The maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia is $500.

Pre-paying the fine for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Virginia is an admission of guilt which will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

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

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

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