Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia
February 10, 2023 by Jean Humbrecht
Virginia speeding tickets are punished with fines and DMV points. Certain areas in Virginia have increased fines for speeding. One area with an increased fine for speeding is a work zone. The post below focuses on the charge Exceeding the Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia (Va. Code §46.2-878.1).
Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia
A 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. There must also be signs informing drivers of the speed limit and the penalties for speeding. The speed limit in a work zone in Virginia could be reduced or it could remain unchanged. Speeding in a work zone in Virginia, regardless of the speed, is punished with an increased fine.
Penalties for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia
Penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a work zone in Virginia include increased fines, DMV points, and a conviction on the offender’s Virginia driving record.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia: Fines
Fines for speeding in a work zone in Virginia can be pre-paid (Va. Code §46.2-878.3). However, the fines are higher than most other speeding ticket fines in Virginia. The pre-payable fine is generally $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving. 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 Virginia can be as high as $500.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia: DMV Points
Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia is Punished with a Higher Fine
The Virginia DMV will add demerit points to a person’s driving record after he is convicted of speeding in Virginia. The number of points depend on how fast the driver was speeding.
Driving 1-9 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 3 DMV points. Driving 10-19 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 4 DMV points. Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit results in 6 DMV points.
For more information on speeding tickets in Virginia and DMV points, click here.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in a Work Zone in Virginia: Conviction on Driving Record
If a driver is convicted of speeding in Virginia, he will have a traffic conviction on his Virginia driving record for 5 years.
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