Work Zone Speed Limit in Virginia When Workers Present

Speeding in Virginia is punished with a fine and DMV points.  The fine is increased for speeding in certain areas such as a work zone, school zone, and residential area.  This post focuses on Va. Code §46.2-878.1, Exceeding the Work Zone Speed Limit in Virginia when Workers Present.

Speeding in a Work Zone in Virginia is Punished with a Fine that can be up to $500

For information on speeding in a school zone in Virginia, click here.

For information on speeding in a residential area in Virginia, click here.

Work Zone Speed Limit in Virginia When Workers Present

Penalties for speeding in a work zone in Virginia apply 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 and the penalties for speeding.  A 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 Virginia When Workers Present

The fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is higher than a fine for a normal speeding ticket.  The fine is $7 for every mile per hour over the speed limit the offender was driving and the maximum possible fine is double the maximum fine for regular speeding tickets.

Pre-paying the fine for speeding in a work zone in Virginia is an admission of guilt and will result in a conviction for speeding that will remain on the offender’s Virginia driving record for five years.

DMV Points for Exceeding Work Zone Speed Limit in Virginia When Workers Present

The Virginia DMV automatically adds demerit points to an offender’s driving record if he is convicted of speeding in Virginia.  The number of points depends on how fast the offender was driving.

For information on speeding in Virginia and DMV points, click here.

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