Understandably, speeding in a construction zone can be a sensitive subject with prosecutors and therefore plea bargaining for a reduction is often more difficult.

Fines and Possible Jail

for the first conviction in 18 Months

• $90 - $150 - For 10 mph over the limit or less.  No possible jail. 
• $180 - $300 - For 11-30 mph over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail.
• $360 - $600 - For 31 mph or more over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail. 

for the second conviction in 18 Months

• $90 - $300 - For 10 mph over the limit or less. No possible jail. License Suspension.*
• $180 - $450 - For 11-30 mph over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail. License Suspension.*
• $360 - $750 - For 31 mph or more over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail. License Suspension.*

for the third conviction in 18 Months

• $90 - $525 - For 10 mph over the limit or less. No possible jail. License Revocation.*
• $180 - $675 - For 11-30 mph over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail. License Revocation.*
• $360 - $975 - For 31 mph or more over the limit. Up to 30 days in jail. License Revocation.*

*There will be a 60-day license suspension for two convictions in 18 months for speeding in a construction zone. License revocation will occur after a third conviction in 18 months.

*For CDL drivers, one conviction 15 mph over the limit will cause a 60-day license suspension. After a second conviction within 3 years, there will be a 120 day suspension.

Mandatory Surcharge

•     $143 for town and village courts
•     $135 for other courts, e.g. city courts

Points for Speeding in Work Zone

• As of February 16, 2026, All Work Zone speeding tickets are 8 points, regardless of speed. **

**A conviction for 6 points or more in any 18 month period will cause a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA), from the New York DMV, in in ther amount of $300 for 6 points and an additional $75 per point over 6 points. This assessment will be due in addition to the court fine and applies to all drivers regardless of where they are licensed to drive.