Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax

Speeding charges in Fairfax need to be taken seriously.  Speeding may seem like a simple traffic ticket, but it will result in fines, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on an offender’s driving record.  There are increased fines for speeding in certain areas such as highway work zones, school zones, and residential districts.  This post focuses specifically on the fine for speeding 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 district in Fairfax, click here.

Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax

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

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 it is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving and the fine can be as high as $500.

The Fine for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax Can be as High as $500

This increased fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax applies if a driver is speeding in a highway work zone when workers are present.  The work zone also 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 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.

Because the fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax can be pre-paid, the driver does not need to appear in court if he pays the ticket.  However, if a driver pre-pays the fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax, he is admitting guilt and will have a conviction for speeding on his Virginia driving record for 5 years.

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

For more information on the other penalties that could result from speeding in a work zone in Fairfax, click here.

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