Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas

Speeding in Manassas is usually a traffic infraction and is punished with a fine and automatic DMV demerit points.  Additionally, certain areas in Manassas have increased fines for speeding, including work zones.  The post below focuses on the charge Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas (Va. Code §46.2-878.1).

Speed Limit in Work Zone in Manassas

A highway work zone in Virginia is a construction or maintenance area that is on or next to a highway and is marked with warning signs and flashing lights or traffic control devices informing drivers that work is in progress and signs informing drivers of the speed limit and the penalties for speeding.  The speed limit in a work zone in Manassas may be reduced or it could remain unchanged.  If a driver exceeds the speed limit in a work zone in Manassas, regardless of the speed, he could be charged with a violation of Va. Code §46.2-878.1.

Penalties for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas

The penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Manassas include an increased fine, DMV demerit points, and a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.

Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas: Fine

The fine for speeding in a work zone in Manassas 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, many drivers are surprised to learn that pre-paying the fine 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 Manassas can be as high as $500.

Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas: DMV Demerit Points

After a driver is convicted of speeding in Manassas, the DMV will automatically add DMV demerit points to an offender’s Virginia driving record.  The number of points is based on the driver’s speed.

Driving 1-9 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 3 DMV demerit points.  Driving 10-19 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 4 DMV demerit points.  Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 6 DMV demerit points.

If a driver accumulates too many DMV demerit points in a short period of time, the DMV could impose penalties in addition to any penalties imposed by the court, up to and including driver’s license suspension.

Click here for more information on Manassas speeding tickets and DMV demerit points.

Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Manassas: Conviction on Driving Record

If a driver is convicted of speeding in Manassas, he will have a traffic conviction on his Virginia driving record for 5 years.

 

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