3/27/03-Gov. Mark Warner signed off on a measure March 22 doubling speeding fines in highway work zones.
HB1733, sponsored by Delegate John A. Rollison III, R-Woodbridge, was approved Feb. 18 in the Senate by a 40 to 0 vote. It previously passed the House by a 98 to 2 vote.
The bill increases the fine for speeding in work zones from $250 to $500 when highway workers are present or traffic control devices are in place indicating work in progress.

2/18/03-The Virginia Senate signed off on a measure this week doubling speeding fines in highway work zones.
HB1733, sponsored by Delegate John A. Rollison III, R-Woodbridge, was approved Feb. 18 in the Senate by a 40 to 0 vote. It passed the House earlier this month by a 98 to 2 vote.
The bill increases the fine for speeding in work zones from $250 to $500 when highway workers are present or traffic control devices are in place indicating work in progress.
It now goes to the governor's desk.