Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas

Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas Include a Fine and DMV Points

Speeding in Manassas is usually charged as a traffic infraction and is punished with a fine and DMV demerit points.  Certain areas in Manassas have increased penalties for speeding.  These areas include work zones, school zones, and residential districts.  This post focuses on the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas.

Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas

Penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas apply when drivers speed in a work zone that has workers present and also has signs indicating the speed limit and the penalties for speeding (Va. Code §46.2-878.1).  The penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas include a fine, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas: Fine

One of the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas is a fine.  The fine for speeding in a work zone in Manassas can be pre-paid without having to come to court (Va. Code §46.2-878.3).  The pre-payable fine is generally $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  Paying the fine, though, is an admission of guilt to the offense and will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  The maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Manassas can be as high as $500.

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas: DMV Points

Another one of the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas is DMV demerit points.  When a driver is convicted of speeding in a work zone in Manassas, the DMV will automatically add demerit points to the offender’s driving record.  The number of points is based on the driver’s speed.

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Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas: Conviction on DMV Record

Another one of the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Manassas is a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  Pre-paying the fine for a speeding ticket in Manassas or being convicted of speeding in court will result in a traffic conviction which will remain on the offender’s Virginia driving record for 5 years.

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