Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia
October 18, 2016 by Jean Humbrecht
Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia is Punished with an Increased Fine
Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia (Va. Code §46.2-878.1) is punished with a higher fine than most other speeding tickets in Virginia, as well as DMV demerit points and a conviction on the offender’s driving record. For information on the penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia, read the post below.
Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia
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. There must also be signs informing drivers of the speed limit and the penalties for speeding. The speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia could be reduced or it could remain the same as when work is not in progress.
Penalties for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia
The penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia include a higher fine, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on the offender’s driving record.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia: Fine
A fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia can be pre-paid (Va. Code §46.2-878.3). The pre-payable fine is higher than the fine for most other speeding tickets in Virginia and is generally $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding. Pre-paying the fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia is an admission of guilt which will result in a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record. The maximum fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia can be as high as $500.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia: DMV Demerit Points
The Virginia DMV automatically adds demerit points to a person’s driving record after a speeding conviction in Virginia. The number of points depend on the driver’s speed.
Click here for more information on Virginia speeding tickets and DMV demerit points.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia: Conviction on Driving Record
A speeding conviction in Virginia will go on the offender’s Virginia driving record and will remain on his record for 5 years.
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