Penalty for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Fairfax

Speeding in Fairfax is punished with a fine and DMV points.  Fines for speeding are increased in certain areas in Fairfax, including highway work zones, school zones, and residential areas.  This post focuses on the penalty for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax.

Penalty for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Fairfax

The penalty for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is applicable if the offender exceeded the speed limit in a highway work zone when workers were present and the work zone had signs indicating the speed limit and the penalties for speeding.

Penalty for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Fairfax: Fine

One penalty for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is a higher possible fine.  The fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax can be pre-paid (Va. Code §46.2-878.3) and is generally $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding.

However, pre-paying the fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax (or pre-paying the fine for any traffic infraction) is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

Additionally, the maximum possible fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is higher than the maximum fine for speeding in most other areas in Fairfax.  The maximum fine for speeding in Fairfax is usually $250, but the maximum fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is $500.

One Penalty for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Fairfax is a Fine that can be up to $500

Penalty for Speeding in a Highway Work Zone in Fairfax: DMV Points

Another penalty for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is DMV points.  After a driver is convicted of speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax, the DMV adds demerit points to the offender’s Virginia driving record.  The number of points depends on how fast the driver was speeding.

Click here for more information on a Fairfax speeding ticket and DMV demerit points.

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

Another penalty for speeding in a highway work zone in Fairfax is a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  Paying the fine for a speeding ticket in Fairfax-or being convicted in court-will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

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