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Rule 3B:2 Uniform Fine Schedule

For any offense listed below, whether prescribed by the specified State statute or by a parallel local ordinance adopted pursuant to the authority granted in Virginia Code § 46.2-1300, a driver may enter a written appearance, waiver of court hearing, plea of guilty, and pay fines and costs. For traffic offenses not listed below, a court hearing is required. Nothing in this Rule affects bonding procedures for those offenses not listed below. Likewise, nothing in this Rule should be construed to alter the operation of or the penalties prescribed pursuant to §§ 46.2-1220 through 46.2-1230.

This schedule is applied uniformly throughout the Commonwealth, and a clerk or magistrate may not impose a fine different from the amounts shown here. Costs must be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia or any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. This schedule does not restrict the fine a judge may impose for an offense listed here in any case for which there is a court hearing.

Description of OffenseStatute or RegulationFineProcessing FeeTotal
1. Speed Violations
Exceeding the speed limit46.2-870 to 46.2-872, 46.2-873.1 to 46.2-876$ 6 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit in a school crossing46.2-873$ 7 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone46.2-878.1$ 7 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit in a photo-monitored school crossing or highway work zone by at least 10 mph46.2-873 46.2-878.1 46.2-882.1$100$51$151
Exceeding speed limits set by Transportation Commissioner46.2-878$ 6 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit in a residence district46.2-878.2$200 plus $8 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit in a 55 mph or 65 mph zone46.2-870$ 6 per mile over speed limit$51
Driving in excess of 80 mph but less than 86 mph in a 65 mph zone46.2-878.3$100 plus $6 per mile over speed limit$51
Exceeding the speed limit on bridge46.2-881$ 6 per mile over speed limit$51
Impeding traffic by slow speed46.2-877$30$51$81
Failure to drive at approximate speed authorized for lane in which vehicle is moving, on highway where slow moving traffic" lane is designated46.2-804(1)$100$51$151
2. Other Moving Offenses
Moving violation committed in highway safety corridor46.2-808.2Double otherwise applicable fine$51
Failure to obey highway sign46.2-830$30$51$81
Coasting on downgrade with gears in neutral46.2-811$30$51$81
Driving more than 13 hours in a 24-hour period46.2-812$30$51$81
Causing or permitting vehicle to be driven more than 13 hours in a 24-hour period46.2-812$30$51$81
Improper failure to drive on right side of highway46.2-802$100$51$81
Failure to move in designated direction on one-way roadway46.2-806$30$51$81
Failure to drive to right of rotary traffic island46.2-807$30$51$81
Improper failure to keep right in crossing highway intersection46.2-803$30$51$81
Improper failure to keep right in crossing highway intersection by railroad right of way46.2-803$30$51$81
Improper failure to observe lanes marked for traffic:
- failure of slow moving traffic to keep right46.2-804(1)$100$51$151
- improperly driving in center46.2-804(2)$100$51$151
- changing lane without first ascertaining safety of move46.2-804(2)$100$51$151
- improperly driving in center lane of 3-lane highway46.2-804(3)$100$51$151
- improperly crossing solid line driver's lane46.2-804(5)$100$51$151
- improperly crossing double solid line46.2-804(6)$100$51$151
Disregard of lane direction control signal46.2-805$30$51$81
Failure to obey traffic lights46.2-833$100$51$151
Evasion of a traffic control device46.2-833.1$50$51$101
Illegal right turn on red46.2-835$50$51$101
Illegal left turn on red46.2-836$50$51$101
Improper passing:
- failure to remain on right side of highway when meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction46.2-837$30$51$81
- driving too close to vehicle being overtaken in same direction46.2-838$30$51$81
- returning to right side of highway before safely clear of overtaken vehicle46.2-838$30$51$81
- improperly passing to the right of a vehicle proceeding in same direction46.2-841$30$51$81
- failure to give way to the right to overtaking vehicle46.2-842$30$51$81
- improperly increasing speed when passed by overtaking vehicle46.2-842$30$51$81
- failure to give way to overtaking vehicle when driving abreast on divided highway46.2-842.1$30$51$81
- passing when left lane is not clearly visible46.2-843$30$51$81
- passing on left when oncoming traffic is too near to permit it in safety46.2-843$30$51$81
- truck or tractor and trailer impeding passage of following traffic by passing another truck or tractor and trailer on upgrade46.2-843$30$51$81
-passing stopped school bus46.2-844 $250$51$301
Following too closely:
- motor vehicle following a vehicle more closely than is reasonable or prudent46.2-816$30$51$81
-Holding a handheld personal communications device while driving46.2-818.2(C)$125$51$176
Improper U turn:
- within business district, city or town, U turn other than at intersection46.2-845$30$51$81
- U turn on a curve or approaching crest of hill where not visible to vehicles approaching in any direction within 500 feet46.2-845$30$51$81
Improper position or method of turning at intersection:
- unauthorized right turn from other than right hand curb or edge of roadway46.2-846(A)(1)$30$51$81
- on a two-way roadway, unauthorized left turn from other than lane nearest center line46.2-846(A)(2)$30$51$81
- on other than two-way roadway, unauthorized left turn from other than left-most available lane46.2-846(A)(3)$30$51$81
- failure to follow traffic control device of local authority46.2-846(B)$30$51$81
Starting, backing, stopping or turning without first seeing that such a move can be made in safety46.2-848$30$51$81
Starting, backing, stopping or turning without giving required signal46.2-848$30$51$81
Improper signals46.2-849$30$51$81
Improper change of course after giving signal46.2-850$30$51$81
Failure to signal prior to moving standing vehicle into traffic46.2-851$30$51$81
Failure to yield right of way:
- failure of driver on left to yield to driver on right entering intersection at same time46.2-820$30$51$81
- failure to obey "yield right of way" sign at intersection46.2-821$30$51$81
- failure of driver approaching or entering circular intersection to yield to driver already in the circle46.2-822$30$51$81
- failure to yield at uncontrolled "T" intersection46.2-824$30$51$81
- failure of driver turning left to yield to oncoming vehicle46.2-825$30$51$81
- failure to stop and yield when entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc.46.2-826$30$51$81
- failure to yield to U.S. Armed Services, National Guard, etc.46.2-827$30$51$81
- failure to yield to funeral procession under police escort46.2-828$30$51$81
- failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle46.2-829$30$51$81
- following too near fire apparatus46.2-921$30$51$81
- driving over fire hose46.2-922$30$51$81
- failure to yield to pedestrian in clearly marked crosswalk or at intersection46.2-924$30$51$81
- failure to yield to pedestrian boarding or alighting from a bus46.2-927$30$51$81
- failure to stop and yield when approaching intersection of highway controlled by stop sign46.2-821$30$51$81
- failure to slow down or stop and yield when approaching intersection on highway controlled by "yield right of way" sign46.2-821$30$51$81
Driving through pedestrian safety zone46.2-814$30$51$81
Failure to obey railroad warning signal46.2-884$30$51$81
Proceeding improperly at railroad grade crossing:
- generally46.2-885$30$51$81
- vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school bus or truck with flammable or explosive cargo46.2-886$30$51$81
- tractor, steam shovel, etc.46.2-887$30$51$81
Stopping bus or truck on highway to unload passengers or cargo46.2-893$30$51$81
Unlawful use of all-terrain vehicle46.2-915.1$30$51$81
Failure to display headlights at night or during time of poor visibility46.2-1030$30$51$81
Driving with excessive lights for purpose of general illumination ahead of vehicle46.2-1030$30$51$81
Failure to display warning lights properly46.2-1030$30$51$81
Failure to dim headlights46.2-1034$30$51$81
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions33.2-501(B)$100$51$151
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (first offense)33.2-501(B)(1)$125$51$176
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (second offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-501(B)(2)$250$51$301
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (third offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-501(B)(3)$500$51$551
Driving in violation of HOV Lane Restrictions, Planning District Eight (fourth offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-501(B)(4)$1,000$51$1,051
Violations of 33.2-503(3) are only prepayable if unpaid tolls and all administrative fees imposed by the HOT lanes operator are paid in addition to the fines and court costs reflected here.
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT Lane Restrictions (first offense)33.2-503(3)$50$51$101
Driving vehicle in violation Of HOT Lane Restrictions (second offense)33.2–503(3)$100$51$151
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT Lane Restrictions (third offense within two years of second offense)33.2-503(3)$250$51$301
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT Lane Restrictions (fourth and subsequent offense within three years from second offense)33.2-503(3)$500$51$551
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (first offense)33.2-503(4)$125$51$176
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (second offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-503(4)$250$51$301
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (third offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-503(4)$500$51$551
Driving vehicle in violation of HOT lane vehicle classification restrictions (fourth and subsequent offense within five years from a first offense)33.2-503(4)$1,000$51$1,051
3. Equipment Violations
Insufficient lighting equipment:46.2-1010$30$51$81
- less than two proper headlights on autos, trucks, busses, etc.46.2-1011$30$51$81
- motorcycle without proper headlight46.2-1012$30$51$81
- motorcycle with more than two headlights46.2-1012$30$51$81
- improper rear lights46.2-1013$30$51$81
- improper brake lights46.2-1014$30$51$81
- improper lighting equipment on all other mobile equipment46.2-1016$30$51$81
Failure of car to be equipped with supplemental high mount stop light46.2-1014.1$30$51$81
Improper dimension or marker lights:
- generally46.2-1017$30$51$81
- vehicles or loads exceeding 35 feet46.2-1018$30$51$81
Spotlights or ditchlights
- more than two46.2-1019$30$51$81
- aimed left of highway center or more than 100 feet ahead of vehicle46.2-1019$30$51$81
- unapproved type46.2-1019$30$51$81
- use in conjunction with or in place of headlights, except in emergency46.2-1019$30$51$81
- improper use of auxiliary lamps on emergency vehicles46.2-1028$30$51$81
Headlights improperly aimed or of improper intensity:
- single beam headlights46.2-1031$30$51$81
- multiple beam headlights46.2-1032$30$51$81
Failure of car to be equipped with windshield defroster or defogger46.2-1055.1$30$51$81
Inadequate brakes:
- generally46.2-1066$30$51$81
- bicycles46.2-1066$15$51$66
- holding device46.2-1068$30$51$81
- motorcycles46.2-1069$30$51$81
- trailers or semitrailers46.2-1070$30$51$81
Improper alteration of suspension system46.2-1063$30$51$81
Inadequate steering gear46.2-1065$30$51$81
Inadequate horn46.2-1059$30$51$81
Illegal siren, whistle or horn46.2-1060$30$51$81
Use of speedometer not in good working order46.2-1080$30$51$81
Improper painting and lettering on school bus46.2-1089$30$51$81
Absence of or inadequate rear view mirrors:
- generally46.2-1082$30$51$81
- vehicle registered for passenger vehicular transportation46.2-1082$30$51$81
Insufficient rear fenders, flags or guards on trucks46.2-1083$30$51$81
Improper signs on windshields, etc.46.2-1052$30$51$81
Driver's view obstructed because of suspended objects or altered vehicle46.2-1054$30$51$81
Inadequate windshield wipers46.2-1055$30$51$81
Absence of required safety glass46.2-1056$30$51$81
Absence of windshield46.2-1057$30$51$81
Improper replacement of glass in vehicle46.2-1058$30$51$81
Improper or inadequate tires:
- violation of restrictions on solid rubber tires46.2-1041$30$51$81
- operation of vehicle with insufficient tire tread46.2-1043$30$51$81
- improper use of studded tires46.2-1044$30$51$81
Lack of or inadequate signal device46.2-1038, 46.2-1039$30$51$81
Failure to use flashing signals when stopped on highway46.2-1040$30$51$81
Inadequate exhaust system:
- driver of vehicle46.2-1049$30$51$81
- owner permitting or allowing operation of vehicle46.2-1049$30$51$81
- vehicle without proper pollution control device46.2-1048$30$51$81
- muffler cutout, straight exhaust or gutted muffler46.2-1047$30$51$81
Operation of vehicle without securely affixed or properly located operator's seat46.2-1084$30$51$81
Improper motorcycle steering mechanism46.2-1085$30$51$81
Motorcycle without muffler46.2-1050$30$51$81
Improper cooling unit46.2-1088$30$51$81
Use of unapproved equipment46.2-1002$30$51$81
Use of defective or unsafe equipment46.2-1003$30$51$81
Operating vehicle not equipped with proper seat belts46.2-1092$30$51$81
Failure to have vehicle inspected46.2-1158$30$51$81
Failure to correct defects discovered by inspection46.2-1158$50$51$101
Driving after expiration of rejection inspection sticker46.2-1158$50$51$101
4. Parking or Stopping Violations
Opening door of parked motor vehicle when not reasonably safe to do so46.2-818.1$30$51$81
Stopping or parking in violation of a highway sign for a driver to sleep or rest46.2-830.1$20$51$71
Vehicle improperly stopped or parked on highway46.2-888$20$51$71
- parked or stopped at or near fire or accident so as to cause traffic hazard or interfere with emergency operations46.2-890$20$51$71
Parking too near fire apparatus46.2-921$20$51$71
Failure to use proper warning device when vehicle disabled in highway:
- bus, truck, trailer, house trailer, or mobile home46.2-111$20$51$71
- vehicle transporting inflammable liquids46.2-111$20$51$71
- failure to use red flags when vehicle disabled46.2-111$20$51$71
Vehicle improperly parked in a VDOT owned commuter parking lot46.2-1219.2$20$51$71
Parking in front of fire hydrant, or private driveway, near street corner, fire station, or rescue squad building and too close to intersection46.2-1239$20$51$71
Failure to dim headlights on parked vehicle46.2-1035$20$51$71
Vehicle parked or stopped on highway without lights at night or during low visibility46.2-1037$20$51$71
Failure to set handbrake and turn wheels to curb on parked car46.2-1071$20$51$71
Improper use of parking space reserved for persons with disabilities46.2-1242$150$51$201
5. Trucks and Hauling or Towing Vehicles
Absence of flag or light at end of load of four feet or more (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted)46.2-1121$30$51$81
Absence of flag or light at end of load of four feet or more on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted46.2-1121$250$51$301
Failure to fasten load of logs, barrels, etc.46.2-1155$30$51$81
Failure to prevent escape of vehicle contents46.2-1156$30$51$81
Load extending too far beyond front (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted)46.2-1120$30$51$81
Load extending too far beyond front on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted46.2-1120$30$51$81
Load extending too far beyond sides46.2-1111$250$51$301
Improper towing
- improperly towing more than one trailer, etc. (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted)46.2-1116$30$51$81
- towing without draw bar not exceeding 15 feet and emergency chain (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted)46.2-1118$30$51$81
- improperly towing more than one trailer, etc., on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted46.2-1116$250$51$301
- towing without draw bar not exceeding 15 feet and emergency chain on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted46.2-1118250$51$301
6. Pedestrian Violations
Malicious or careless interference with vehicle passage46.2-923$15$51$66
Failure to observe pedestrian control signals46.2-925$15$51$66
Stepping into street where driver's vision obscured46.2-926$15$51$66
Soliciting rides46.2-929$15$51$66
Failure to walk on left edge of roadway where no sidewalk46.2-928$15$51$66
Unlawful loitering on bridge or highway right-of-way46.2-930$15$51$66
Playing on streets or highways46.2-932$15$51$66
7. Miscellaneous Offenses
Unlawful riding of an animal at night46.2-800.1$30$51$81
Improper abandonment of motor vehicle46.2-1209$40$51$91
Failure to obtain registration46.2-600$25$51$76
Failure to carry license or registration46.2-104$10$51$61
Expiration of registration46.2-613$25$51$76
Operate vehicle which is unregistered, untitled, or without plates/decals or with expired registration/license/decals46.2-613(1)$25$51$76
Possess, use or knowingly permit use of registration card, license plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it46.2-613(2)$25$51$76
Possess, lend or knowingly permit use of registration card, license plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it46.2-613(3)$25$51$76
Expired registration46.2-646$25$51$76
Pedestrian, bicycle, animal, moped, prohibited vehicle on controlled access highway46.2-808$30$51$81
Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror at certain times46.2-912$30$51$81
Operating or riding a motorcycle without helmet; operating motorcycle without face shield, goggles or safety windshield46.2-910(A)$25$51$76
Occupation of trailer being towed on highways46.2-813$30$51$81
Unlawful use of radar detection device46.2-1079$40$51$91
Unlawful use of radar jamming device46.2-1079$40$51$91
Unlawful use of earphones while operating vehicle46.2-1078$25$51$76
Failure to display slow moving vehicle emblem46.2-1081$15$51$66
Failure to display license plate46.2-711$25$51$76
Improper display of license plate46.2-715$25$51$76
License plate improperly fastened or obscured46.2-716$25$51$76
Vehicle exceeding width limitations46.2-1105$250$51$301
Vehicle exceeding height limitations (excluding offenses of driving in violation of tunnel height restrictions and failure to report overhead bridge or structure collision)46.2-1110$250$51$301
Vehicle exceeding length regulations (excluding violation on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted)46.2-1112$250$51$301
Vehicle exceeding length regulations on a two-lane highway where passing is permitted46.2-1112$250$51$301
8. Bicycle Violations
Riding bicycle improperly on roadway46.2-905$15$51$66
Carrying articles improperly on bicycle46.2-906$15$51$66
Bicycle without proper headlight46.2-1015$15$51$66
Bicycle without rear reflector or light46.2-1015$15$51$66
Bicycle on highway without adequate brake46.2-1066$15$51$66
† 9. Motor Carrier Offenses
(a.) General Violations
Marking of motor vehicle49 C.F.R. § 390.21$25$51$76
Railroad crossing/stopping49 C.F.R. § 392.10$100$51$151
(b.) Driver Violations
No medical examiner's certificate49 C.F.R. § 391.41$50$51$101
Improper medical examiner's certificate49 C.F.R. § 391.43$50$51$101
Medical certificate invalid49 C.F.R. § 391.43$50$51$101
No medical waiver49 C.F.R. § 391.49$50$51$101
Ill/fatigued driver49 C.F.R. § 392.3$75$51$126
Possess alcoholic beverage49 C.F.R. § 392.5$100$51$151
Violate 10-hour rule, 15-hour rule49 C.F.R. § 395.3$100$51$151
Violate 60/70 hour rule49 C.F.R. § 395.3$100$51$151
Log book violation (general)49 C.F.R. § 395.8$100$51$151
No log book49 C.F.R. § 395.8$100$51$151
Log book not current49 C.F.R. § 395.8$100$51$151
Fail to retain previous seven days on log book49 C.F.R. § 395.8$100$51$151
(c.) Equipment Violations
Equipment - inspection/use49 C.F.R. § 392.7$50$51$101
Emergency equipment - inspection/use49 C.F.R. § 392.8$50$51$101
Safe loading (secured)49 C.F.R. § 392.9$100$51$151
Brakes - inoperative or missing49 C.F.R. § 393.40 to § 393.52$100$51$151
Fuel tank securement49 C.F.R. § 393.65$50$51$101
Fuel leak/cap49 C.F.R. § 393.67$25$51$76
Coupling/towing devices49 C.F.R. §§ 393.70, 393.71$50$51$101
Defective tires/tire exceeds weight limit49 C.F.R. § 393.75$50$51$101
Bus violations49 C.F.R. §§ 393.89 to 393.92$50$51$101
Front end structure49 C.F.R. § 393.106$50$51$101
Frame - cracked, loose, sagging, broken49 C.F.R. § 393.201$100$51$151
– Cab/body components defective49 C.F.R. § 393.203$50$51$101
Wheels/rims defective49 C.F.R. § 393.205$50$51$101
– Suspension defective49 C.F.R. § 393.207$50$51$101
– Steering system defective49 C.F.R. § 393.209$100$51$151
Vehicle maintenance (general)49 C.F.R. § 396.3$100$51$151
No driver vehicle inspection report49 C.F.R. § 396.11$25$51$76
No periodic inspection49 C.F.R. §§ 396.17 to 396.25$25$51$76
(d.) Hazardous Materials - Driving and Parking
Fail to attend Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 material49 C.F.R. § 397.5$100$51$151
Fail to attend other hazardous materials class49 C.F.R. § 397.5$100$51$151
Improper parking Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 material49 C.F.R. § 397.7, § 397.11$100$51$151
Improper parking other hazardous materials49 C.F.R. § 397.7, § 397.11$100$51$151
Fail to have route plan49 C.F.R. § 397.67$100$51$151
Smoking violations49 C.F.R. § 397.13$100$51$151
Instructions and document violations49 C.F.R. § 397.19$100$51$151

* The description of offense is for reference and is not a legal definition.

** Unless otherwise provided by statute.

*** See §§ 9.1-106 and 53.1-120 of the Code.

1 The category “regulation” refers to the section of the Code of Federal Regulations as incorporated by regulation at 19 VAC 30-20-80 of the Virginia Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These regulations are