Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax

A Fairfax speeding ticket is punished with a fine and DMV demerit points.  There are increased penalties for speeding in certain areas in Fairfax.  These areas include work zones, school crossings and school zones, and residential districts.  This post specfically focuses on the penalty for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax.

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax

The penalty for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax applies when a driver speeds in a work zone when workers ar present and the work zone contained signs noting the speed limit and the penalties for speeding (Va. Code §46.2-878.1).   The penalties for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax include higher fines, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

Penalty for Speeding in a Work Zone in Fairfax: Fine

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

If a driver pre-pays the fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax, he is admitting that he is guilty of the offense and this will result in a conviction on his Virginia driving record.

Additionally, the maximum fine for speeding in a 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 generally $250, but the maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is $500.

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

Another penalty for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is automatic DMV demerit points.  If a driver is convicted of speeding in a 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 offender was speeding.

Speeding 1-9 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 3 DMV demerit points.  Speeding 10-19 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 4 DMV demerit points.  Speedng more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 6 DMV demerit points.

Accumulating too many DMV demerit points in a short period of time could result in DMV penalties including driver’s license suspension.

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

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

Another penalty for speeding in a work zone in Fairfax is a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  Pre-paying a fine for speeding (or being convicted in court of speeding) in Fairfax will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.  This conviction will remain on the offender’s Virginia driving record for 5 years.

 

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