Speed cameras are now active in Virginia highway work zones.
Virginia State Police has instituted a photo speed enforcement program to reduce the number of work zone speeding violations under Virginia Code § 46.2-882.1 while improving safety for highway workers, drivers, and passengers. The Work Zone Speed Safety program is built for safety and built for fairness.
When you see a work zone
- Slow down before the first cone — not after.
- Put the phone down. Distracted driving is a leading factor in work zone crashes.
- Don’t tailgate — vehicles ahead may need to suddenly stop.
- Expect the unexpected — speed limits, lanes, and surfaces change as projects progress Check 511.vdot.virginia.gov for active work zones before you travel.
What is the fine? Are points assessed against my driver’s license?
If your vehicle is detected traveling 10+ mph over the posted work zone speed limit, a citation will be mailed to the registered owner — reviewed and certified by the Virginia State Police. The fine doesn’t exceed $100, and it won’t appear on your driving record or affect your insurance.
How does the Virginia Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program work?
- Speed monitoring devices — using radar or LiDAR technology — are deployed in active highway work zones by Virginia State Police in coordination with VDOT.
- If a vehicle is captured at 10+ mph over the posted limit, Virginia State Police reviews the evidence before any citation is issued.
- A civil citation is mailed to the registered owner. Max fine: $100. No criminal record. No insurance impact.
How do I pay my citation?
Pay Online: Go to https://usview.cite-web.com and click on “Pay Online” to pay via credit card (VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER).
Pay by Phone: Call (833) 951-5964 and follow the automated prompts. Please have your citation number and credit card ready (VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER).
Pay by Mail: Check or money order must be made payable to Virginia State Police. Mail your payment and payment stub to: Virginia State Police Speed Safety Camera, PO Box 1288 Baltimore, MD 21203. Include the citation number and vehicle tag recorded in the citation on your check or money order To ensure proper credit. do not send cash.
There will be a $35.00 administrative fee assessed for rejected or declined payments.
How do I contest my citation?
You must review the photos enclosed with your citation before requesting a court hearing.
- Note any corrections to your name and address as they appear on the reverse site of the citation.
- Include your Daytime telephone number:
- Return the signed citation (DO NOT USE THE PAYMENT ENVELOPE) at least 5 days prior to the “Due Date” located on the reverse side of the citation. Mail your request for a court date to: Virginia State Police Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program, PO Box 1288, Baltimore, MD 21203.
- Do not send payment with your request for a court date.
- You will be notified by mail of the court date, time, and location.
Please Note: Upon contesting your citation, an additional court cost will be added to any prepayments or adjudications as per the Code of Virginia.
Is this fully automated? Is there a review process?
There’s a person behind every citation. Before any work zone speed camera notice is issued in Virginia, Virginia State Police personnel review the photographic or video evidence and certify the violation. Automated technology captures it. The Virginia State Police confirms it.