Workers who build and repair roads, barriers, and bridges are exposed to traffic conditions while on the job. In order to keep these roadside workers safe, speed limits within a designated work area are generally slower than other areas on a road or highway.
Studies show that driving at high speeds in work zones has caused a substantial number of fatalities of construction workers and even the drivers who caused these accidents. That is why speeding in a work zone will cost more than your average ticket.
The following is a breakdown of work zone traffic violation fines according to speed:
Between one (1) and ten (10) miles per hour (mph) – Punishable by a fine between $90 and $150 (not including a surcharge and other fees)
Between 11 and 30 mph – Punishable by a fine between $180 and $300 (not including a surcharge and other fees)
31 mph or more – Punishable by a fine between $360 and $600 (not including a surcharge and other fees)
The points associated with this traffic violation include:
Between 1 and 10 mph over the speed limit – Three (3) points on your driving record
Between 11 and 20 mph over the speed limit – Four (4) points
Between 21 and 30 mph over the speed limit – Six (6) points
Between 31 and 40 mph over the speed limit – Eight (8) points
40 mph or more over the speed limit – 11 points
In addition, getting convicted for speeding in a school zone in New York can also result in increases in your auto insurance premiums. In fact, a single speeding ticket can lead to a 30-percent rise in a driver’s insurance rates.
Lastly, if you are convicted of two violations of speeding in a work zone within the span of 18 months, then the second offense carries license revocation.
If you been cited for speeding in a work zone in New York City, contact Stites Law today at (212) 729-0472 to let us protect your rights and driving privileges.