Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia

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

Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia

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

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: Fine

One of the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is a fine which can be pre-paid (Va. Code §46.2-878.3).  The pre-payable fine is usually $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving.  However, pre-paying the fine is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  The maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is $500.

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

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: DMV Demerit Points

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

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

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia: Conviction on Driving Record

Another one of the penalties for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  If a driver is convicted of speeding in court (or even if the driver pre-pays the ticket without coming to court) he will have conviction for speeding on his Virginia driving record for 5 years.

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