Speeding in Fairfax

Speeding in Fairfax is usually charged as a traffic infraction.  It is punished with a fine and automatic DMV demerit points.  However, speeding in Fairfax can sometimes be charged as Reckless Driving, which is a crime.  This post focuses on speeding in Fairfax charged as a traffic infraction.

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Fine for Speeding in Fairfax

A fine for a Fairfax speeding ticket can be pre-paid without having to come to court.  However, pre-paying the fine for speeding in Fairfax is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction for a traffic offense on the offender’s driving record for several years.

The fine for speeding in Fairfax is based on how fast the offender was driving.  The fine is generally $6 for every mile per hour over the speed limit.  Click here for more information on fines for speeding in Fairfax.

There are increased fines for speeding in certain areas in Fairfax, such as school crossings and school zones, highway work zones, and residential areas.

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Speeding in Fairfax and DMV Demerit Points

Anytime a driver is convicted of speeding in Fairfax, the DMV will add demerit points to the offender’s driving record.  Accumulating too many demerit points in a short period of time can result in DMV driver’s license suspension, among other penalties.

The number of points assessed for speeding in Fairfax depends on the driver’s speed:

The DMV will assess 3 demerit points for driving 1-9 miles over the speed limit.

The DMV will assess 4 demerit points for driving 10-19 miles over the speed limit.

The DMV will assess 6 demerit points for driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit.

Speeding in Fairfax Can Be a Crime

Driving 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit in Fairfax can also be charged as Reckless Driving, which is a crime.  It is punished with up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2,500, driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months, and 6 DMV demerit points.

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