Work Zones Driving Laws by State
More Strict
Updated: November, 2024
Many state impose stricter fines for traffic violations in a road work zone. These stricter penalties are referred to as Enhancements. Enhancements typically double the original fine or impose a flat additional fine to the fine. The map above shows which moving violations Work Zone Enhancements apply to.
The penalty enhancements are designed to discourage dangerous driving in road work area and save lives.
In the table below the “Workers Present” and “Signs Present” columns indicate whether or not workers and signs must be present in order for the penalty enhancements to apply.
Additionally, the table below shows exactly which violations may receive the penalty enhancements and lists what the penalty enhancement is in each state.
| State | Applicable Laws | Law Enhancement | Workers Present | Signs Present |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Alaska | All | Double original fine | No | No |
 Arizona | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Arkansas | All moving traffic violations | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 California | Various | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Colorado | All | Double original fine | No | No |
 Connecticut | All moving traffic violations | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Delaware | All moving violations | At least double original fine (1st offense) | No | Yes |
 District of Columbia | Various | Double original fine | Yes | No |
 Florida | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Georgia | Speeding | $100-$2,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail | No | Yes |
 Hawaii | Speeding | Additional $250 | No | No |
 Idaho | Speeding | Additional $50 | No | Yes |
 Illinois | Speeding | $375 (1st offense); $1,000 (subsequent offenses) | No | Yes |
 Indiana | Speeding | $300 (1st offense); $500 (2nd offense); $1,000 (3rd offense within 3 years) | No | Yes |
 Iowa | All moving vehicle violations | Double original fine (up to $1,000) | No | Yes |
 Kansas | All moving vehicle violations | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 Kentucky | Speeding | Double original fine | No | No |
 Louisiana | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | No |
 Maine | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 Maryland | Speeding | Up to $1,000 | No | Yes |
 Massachusetts | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 Michigan | All moving vehicle violations | Double original fine and at least 3 points | No | Yes |
 Minnesota | Speeding | Double original fine (minimum $300) | Yes | Yes |
 Mississippi | None | Up to $250 (1st offense), double original fine (subsequent offenses) | Yes | No |
 Missouri | Speeding or passing | Additional $250 (1st offense); additional $300 (subsequent offenses); Up to $10,000 fine and loss of license for Endangerment of a highway worker | Yes | Yes |
 Montana | All | Minimum double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Nebraska | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Nevada | Various | Double original fine (up to $1,000), 6 months jail time, or 120 hours community service | Yes | Yes |
 New Hampshire | Speeding | $250-$500 | Yes | Yes |
 New Jersey | All moving vehicle violations | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 New Mexico | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 New York | Speeding | $90-$600 or up to 30 days in jail, or both | No | Yes |
 North Carolina | Speeding | Additional $250 plus court costs | No | Yes |
 North Dakota | Speeding | Minimum $80 | Yes | Yes |
 Ohio | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 Oklahoma | Speeding | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Oregon | Various | Double original fine (few exceptions) | No | No |
 Pennsylvania | Various | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Rhode Island | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 South Carolina | Speeding | $75-$200 or up to 30 days jail, or both | No | Yes |
 South Dakota | Speeding | Double original fine (up to $500) or 30 days jail, or both | Yes | Yes |
 Tennessee | Speeding | $250-$500 | Yes | Yes |
 Texas | All moving vehicle violations | Double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Utah | Speeding | Minimum double original fine | Yes | Yes |
 Vermont | Speeding | Double original fine | No | Yes |
 Virginia | Speeding | Up to $500 | Yes | Yes |
 Washington | Speeding | Double original fine | No | No |
 West Virginia | Speeding | Up to $200 or 20 days in jail, or both | Yes | Yes |
 Wisconsin | Various | Double original fine | Yes | No |
 Wyoming | None | No | No |