Speeding Ticket in Fairfax

A speeding ticket in Fairfax needs to be taken seriously.  A speeding ticket in Fairfax can be pre-paid without going to court.  However, pre-paying a speeding ticket in Fairfax is an admission of guilt.  This means the offender will have a conviction for a traffic offense on his Virginia driving record for several years.

It may come as a surprise to many, but sometimes, speeding in Fairfax can even be charged as a crime.  Driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or driving more than 80 miles per hour can be charged as Reckless Driving (Va. Code §46.2-862).  A Fairfax Reckless Driving charge is punished with jail, fines, driver’s license suspension, and DMV points.  Most importantly, the driver will have a criminal record that can never be expunged.

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Why Did I Get A Speeding Ticket in Fairfax?

A driver can be charged with speeding in Fairfax for exceeding the posted speed limit.  Additionally, certain areas have reduced speeds at certain times and higher penalties for speeding.  These areas include school crossings and school zones (Va. Code §46.2-873), highway work zones (Va. Code §46.2-878.1), and residential areas (Va. Code §46.2-878.2).

Measuring Speed in Fairfax

Police officers use different tools to measure a vehicle’s speed, including RADAR, LiDAR, microcomputer devices connected to odometer cables, and pacing.  Whatever speed-monitoring equipment they are using must be working properly and the equipment must also be properly calibrated.

Fine for Speeding Ticket in Fairfax

A speeding ticket in Fairfax is punished with a fine.  The fine for a speeding ticket in Fairfax is pre-payable and is based on the number of miles per hour over the posted speed limit the offender was driving (Va. Code §46.2-878.3).  There are also increased fines for speeding in certain areas, such as school crossings, highway work zones, and residential districts.

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Speeding Ticket in Fairfax and DMV Points

In addition to a fine, a conviction for a speeding ticket in Fairfax will result in DMV demerit points.  The number of demerit points depends on the driver’s speed.

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