Violations Affected
Speeding
Enhanced Penalties
Double original fine
Workers Must Be Present?
Yes
Signs Must Be Present?
Yes
All states have laws that increase the penalties for speeding or committing other traffic violations while in a construction work zone.
Often, the enhanced penalty consists of doubling the applicable fine had the same traffic violation been committed outside a construction zone. It may also be a fixed dollar amount or a range. Some states vary the penalty depending on whether it is a first or subsequent offense.
In many states, the enhanced penalty is applicable only when workers are present and/or if signs are posted.
NOTE: GHSA does not compile any additional data on work zone traffic laws other than what is presented here. For more information, consult the appropriate State Highway Safety Office.
Sources: National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and State Highway Safety Offices.
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
All
Double original fine
No
No
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
All moving traffic violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Various
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
All
Double original fine
No
No
All moving traffic violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Various
At least double original fine for 1st offense
No
No
All moving violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
$100-$2,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail
Either work zone personnel, or barriers, work vehicles or shoulder or pavement drop offs
Yes
Speeding
$250
No
No
Speeding
$50
No
Yes
Speeding
$375 for 1st offense; $1,000 for all subsequent offenses
No
Yes
Aggressive Driving
Reckless Driving
Criminal Recklessness
$300 for 1st offense
$500 for 2nd offense
$1,000 for 3rd offense within 3 years
Felony aggravation for intentional or reckless damage or injury caused in work zones
No
Yes
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine (up to $1,000)
No
Yes
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
No
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
Up to $1,000
No
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine and at least 3 points
No
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine (minimum $300)
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Up to $250 for 1st offense
Double original fine for subsequent offenses
Yes
Yes
Speeding or passing
Endangerment of a highway worker
Speeding or passing: Additional $250 for 1st offense; additional $300 for subsequent offenses
Endangerment of a highway worker: Up to $10,000 fine and loss of license
Yes
Yes
All
Minimum double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Various
Double original fine (up to $1,000), 6 months jail time, or 120 hours of community service
Yes
Yes
Speeding
$250-$500
Yes
Yes
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
Doubled fines in work zones. Ranges $90-$600 or up to 30 days in jail, or both.
No
Yes
Speeding
Additional $250 plus court costs
No
Yes
Speeding
Minimum $80
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Must be during hours of actual work
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Various
Double original fine (few exceptions)
No
No
Various
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
$75-$200 or up to 30 days in jail, or both
No
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine (up to $500) or 30 days in jail, or both
Yes
Yes
Speeding
$250-$500
Yes
Yes
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Minimum double original fine
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes
Speeding
No data
No data
No data
Speeding
Up to $500
Yes
Yes
Speeding
Double original fine
No
No
Speeding
Up to $200 or 20 days in jail, or both
No
Yes
Disobeying a traffic sign or signal
Speeding/Unreasonable and imprudent speed/Too fast for conditions
Reckless driving
Double original fine
Yes
No
Speeding
Varies
No
Yes