In an effort to keep active construction zones safe, the county is lowering the speed limit along a stretch of Fairfax County Parkway between I-66 and Route 123 to 45 mph and installing work zone speed cameras. Beginning in mid-July, drivers caught speeding by the new cameras will be fined up to $100.
Warning Period Begins June 15; Fines Begin July 15
On Friday, May 16, new signs will be unveiled along the segment of the parkway between I-66 and Route 123 that lowers the speed limit in the work zone to 45 mph. As part of this project, speed cameras will also be installed along a parkway stretch between Popes Head Road and Burke Center Parkway.
The speed camera initiative in this zone will begin with a 30-day notice period, providing motorists with time to familiarize themselves with the regulations. Warning citations will begin being issued on Sunday, June 15, then beginning on Tuesday, July 15, violators will be subject to fines up to $100. The citations, which will be sent via mail, underscore the seriousness of ensuring drivers obey laws tied to work zone safety.
Live enforcement in this area will take place for 60 days but may be extended as construction continues should the pilot prove successful. During the enforcement period, fines will mirror what is currently in place with the county’s school zone speed cameras:
- $50 for 10-14 mph over limit.
- $75 for 15-19 mph over limit.
- $100 for 20 mph or more over limit.
About the Speed Camera Program
The goal of the Speed Camera Program is to change the behavior of drivers and make our roads safer. Speed cameras in work zones will improve the safety of our roads by protecting construction personnel and slowing down motorists, especially around these congested and vulnerable locations.