Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia
October 14, 2015 by Jean Humbrecht
Speeding in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV points. The fine is pre-payable and is usually $6 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving. There are certain areas in Virginia, however, that have increased fines for speeding, including highway work zones. This post focuses on the charge Exceeding the Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia (Va. Code §46.2-878.1).
Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia
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. The highway work zone must also have signs informing drivers of the speed limit and penalties for speeding. The speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia could be reduced or it could remain unchanged. Speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia, regardless of the speed limit, has increased penalties.
Penalties for Exceeding Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia
Penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone in Virginia include an increased fine, DMV points, and a conviction on the offender’s driving record.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia: Fines
The fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia can be pre-paid like fines for other speeding tickets (Va. Code §46.2-878.3). However, the fine for speeding in a highway work zone is higher than fines for regular speeding tickets and is generally $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the driver was speeding. If the driver pre-pays the fine, he is admitting that he is guilty of the offense and as a result he will have a conviction for speeding on his Virginia driving record.
Additionally, the maximum fine for speeding in a highway work zone in Virginia can be as high as $500.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia: DMV Points
The Speed Limit in a Highway Work Zone in Virginia Could be Reduced or May Remain Unchanged
The Virginia DMV will automatically add demerit points to a person’s driving record after a speeding conviction. The number of points depend on how fast the driver was speeding.
Driving 1-9 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 3 DMV points. Driving 10-19 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 4 DMV points. Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit will result in 6 DMV points.
Click here for more information on speeding in Virginia and DMV points.
Penalty for Exceeding Speed Limit in Highway Work Zone in Virginia: Conviction on Driving Record
A conviction for speeding will remain on the offender’s Virginia driving record for 5 years.
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