Speeding in Manassas is punished with a fine and DMV demerit points. There are increased fines for speeding in certain areas in Manassas, including work zones, school zones, and residential areas. This post focuses on Va. Code §46.2-878.1, Exceeding the Work Zone Speed Limit in Manassas when Workers Present.
For information on speeding in school zones in Manassas, click here.
For information on speeding in residential areas in Manassas, click here.
Work Zone Speed Limit in Manassas When Workers Present
The penalty for speeding in a work zone in Manassas applies when a driver exceeds the speed limit in a work zone when workers are present. The work zone must have signs indicating the speed limit (whether reduced or unchanged) and the penalties for speeding. A highway work zone is a construction or maintenance area on or next to a highway that is marked with warning signs and flashing lights or traffic control devices informing drivers that work is in progress.
Fine for Exceeding Work Zone Speed Limit in Manassas When Workers Present
Speeding in a Work Zone in Manassas is Punished with a Fine up to $500
The fine for speeding in a work zone in Manassas is higher than a fine for a normal speeding ticket in Manassas. The fine is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving and the maximum possible fine is $500-double the maximum fine for regular speeding tickets in Manassas.
Pre-paying the fine for speeding in a work zone in Manassas is admitting guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding on the offender’s Virginia driving record.
DMV Demerit Points for Exceeding Work Zone Speed Limit in Manassas When Workers Present
When a person is convicted of speeding in Manassas, the Virginia DMV adds demerit points to the offender’s driving record. The number of points depends on how fast the offender was driving.
For information on Manassas speeding tickets and DMV demerit points, click here.
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