Fairfax County, VA Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)
Key Facts
- Red-light penalty
- $50 civil penalty
- Max red-light cameras
- 25 intersections at a time
- Speed camera zones
- School crossings, work zones
- Speeding threshold
- 10+ mph over posted limit
- Speeding penalty range
- $50 to $100, graduated
Summary
Fairfax County runs red-light cameras at up to 25 intersections, imposing a $50 civil penalty, plus photo speed cameras in school crossing and highway work zones with graduated $50-$100 civil penalties for driving 10+ mph over the posted limit.
the County Executive shall cause traffic light signal violation monitoring systems to be installed and operated at no more than twenty-five intersections within the County at any one time...The monetary penalty imposed under this section shall be fifty dollars and shall not include court costs....for speeds at least 10 but not greater than 14 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, the civil penalty will be $50.00; ...for speeds at least 20 miles over the posted speed limit, the civil penalty will be $100.00.
Full Breakdown
Fairfax County Code Section 82-2-7 lets the County Executive install traffic light signal violation monitoring systems at no more than 25 intersections at a time; a vehicle's registered owner is liable for a $50 civil penalty for a red-light violation, which is not a criminal conviction and does not go on a driving record or affect insurance. Section 82-2-9 separately authorizes the Police Department to install photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones and highway work zones; a vehicle clocked at least 10 mph over the posted limit while the zone is active draws a graduated civil penalty of $50 (10-14 mph over), $75 (15-19 mph over), or $100 (20+ mph over).
Violations & Fines
Civil, not criminal, penalties: $50 for a red-light camera violation under Section 82-2-7; $50, $75, or $100 for school-zone or work-zone speed camera violations under Section 82-2-9, graduated by how far over the limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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