How to Fight a Speed Camera Ticket in Alexandria, VA (2026)
Alexandria launched its School Zone Speed Camera Safety Program with a warning period in the 2022-23 school year; citations began issuing September 18, 2023. The program is jointly administered by the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) and the Alexandria Police Department (APD), Traffic Safety Section — APD sworn officers review every image before a citation is mailed under Va. Code §46.2-882.1(D). As of the 2025-26 school year, six school zones are active, expanded from three original 2023 locations. Between October 2023 and March 2024, the program issued 28,747 citations; more than 80% went to drivers registered outside Alexandria. Fewer than 1% of drivers using the enforced roadways each day received a citation. Over $3.1 million in fines were paid between August 2023 and July 2024. Alexandria also operates a separate 'automated red-light enforcement program' confirmed in the city's October 2024 Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report — APD reviews citations from both programs. The program is part of Alexandria's Vision Zero initiative to eliminate fatal and severe crashes by 2028. Alexandria recorded zero traffic fatalities in 2023 — its first year on record.
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Alexandria Speed Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| School zone speed cameraVa. Code §46.2-882.1(C) caps the fine at $100; Alexandria charges the statutory maximum. Enforced only when school zone signs are actively flashing. Triggers at 10 mph or more over the 15 mph school zone limit (minimum triggering speed: 25 mph). | $100 |
| Points / driving recordUnder Va. Code §46.2-882.1(F), a mailed summons is not deemed a conviction and is not placed on the driving record — no insurance impact. | Zero |
How to Contest a Alexandria Speed Camera Ticket
Where: Alexandria General District Court
How / where to file: Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Second Floor, P.O. Box 320489, Alexandria, VA 22320-4489. Traffic line: (703) 746-4041. Traffic docket: 9:30 AM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Clerk's hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Alexandria Deadline
Use the due date printed on your Notice of Violation. Va. Code §46.2-882.1(G) requires the summons to be executed within 30 days of the violation date — if the postmark on the mailed notice is more than 30 days after the violation date, a late-mailing defense may apply. The due date on your specific citation controls.
Alexandria speed camera citations are managed through violationinfo.com (payment vendor). Step 1 — Affidavit (non-appearance route): submit an affidavit of non-liability via violationinfo.com, or mail a written affidavit to the clerk of Alexandria General District Court under Va. Code §46.2-882.1(E)(i) stating you were not the operator and providing the name and address of the actual driver. Step 2 — Hearing request: sign and mail the coupon on your Notice of Violation to request a court hearing at Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street. If found liable at hearing, the civil penalty applies. Payment and dispute intake: violationinfo.com or phone 1-866-790-4111 (toll-free, 24/7). Note: the speed camera affidavit requires you to identify the actual driver — this is a material difference from the RLC affidavit, which does not require driver identification.
Notable Speed Camera Locations in Alexandria
- North Beauregard Street (Southbound), near John Adams Elementary and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary — 8,173 citations in the first six months of enforcement (October 2023–March 2024), the highest of any single camera direction
- Seminary Road (Eastbound), near Francis Hammond Middle School — 6,977 citations in the same period, 0.30% of daily traffic volume
- Mount Vernon Avenue, near George Washington Middle School (between Braddock Road and Luray Avenue) — original 2023 location
- North Beauregard Street, near William Ramsay Elementary — added November 3, 2025
- King Street, near Alexandria City High School (King Street Campus) — added November 3, 2025; midday enforcement also active for intercampus travel
- Braddock Road, near Alexandria City High School (Minnie Howard Campus) — added November 3, 2025; midday enforcement also active
Alexandria Speed Camera — By the Numbers
Alexandria issued 28,747 school zone speed camera citations between October 2023 and March 2024 across three camera locations, in the program's first six months of live enforcement (Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report, October 2024).
More than 80% of Alexandria speed camera citations in 2023 and 2024 were issued to drivers registered outside Alexandria (Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report, October 2024).
Fewer than 1% of drivers using the enforced roadways each day received a speeding citation at the original three camera locations (Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report, October 2024).
Over $3.1 million ($3,126,800) in speed camera fines were paid between August 2023 and July 2024; an additional $1,460,500 remained unpaid at that time (Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report, October 2024).
At Francis Hammond Middle School (Seminary Road), the percentage of drivers traveling more than 25 MPH during AM school zone hours decreased from 45% to 30% after cameras were installed (Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report, October 2024).
Alexandria school zone speed cameras issue $100 citations to drivers exceeding the 15 MPH school zone limit by 10 or more MPH while signs are flashing — a civil penalty with zero points and no driving record entry under Va. Code §46.2-882.1(C), (F).
Alexandria recorded zero traffic fatalities in 2023 — the first year in the city's recorded history (Vision Zero FY 2024 Annual Report).
Which Virginia defenses apply to your ticket?
Alexandria school zone speed camera citations are Virginia civil penalties under Va. Code §46.2-882.1. All Virginia state-level defenses apply: the not-operating affidavit (§46.2-882.1(E)(i) — requires naming the actual driver), the 30-day summons-execution deadline (§46.2-882.1(G) — summons must be mailed within 30 days of violation; late postmark is a defense), school-zone sign conditions (camera evidence must show activated flashing signs under §46.2-882.1(D)), and calibration document formatting (Alexandria's evaluation report documented a dismissed citation due to an 'Event Log' vs. 'Calibration' labeling issue). The Virginia state page covers all defenses; this page adds Alexandria's specific forum (Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street), the violationinfo.com payment/dispute portal, six active school zone locations with citation data, and the program evaluation context.
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How much is a school zone speed camera ticket in Alexandria, Virginia?
The fine for a school zone speed camera violation in Alexandria is $100 — the maximum permitted under Virginia Code §46.2-882.1(C). This is a civil penalty only. Zero points are assessed, the citation will not appear on your driving record, and it cannot raise your insurance rate. Citations are issued only when drivers exceed 15 mph school zone speed limit by 10 or more mph while school zone signs are actively flashing.
Where are Alexandria's speed cameras, and when do they operate?
As of the 2025-26 school year, Alexandria operates six school zone speed cameras: Seminary Road near Francis Hammond Middle School; North Beauregard Street near John Adams Elementary and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary; Mount Vernon Avenue near George Washington Middle School; North Beauregard Street near William Ramsay Elementary; King Street near Alexandria City High School (King Street Campus); and Braddock Road near Alexandria City High School (Minnie Howard Campus). Each zone is approximately a quarter mile long. Cameras are active during the 30-minute window before and after school arrival and dismissal — only when school zone flashing signs are active.
How do I contest an Alexandria school zone speed camera ticket?
You have two options. First, submit an affidavit of non-liability through violationinfo.com — this does not require a court appearance. Virginia law also allows you to mail an affidavit to the clerk of Alexandria General District Court (520 King Street, Second Floor) under Va. Code §46.2-882.1(E)(i), but the speed camera affidavit requires you to name the actual driver (unlike the red-light camera affidavit). Second, request a court hearing by signing and mailing the coupon on your Notice of Violation. The hearing is held at Alexandria General District Court. Use the due date on your notice as the deadline.
Does an Alexandria speed camera ticket affect my driving record?
No. Under Virginia Code §46.2-882.1(F), a speed camera citation issued by mail is not deemed a conviction, is not placed on your driving record, and cannot be used for insurance purposes. The only consequence of not paying or contesting is potential civil enforcement — not license suspension or points.
Alexandria's evaluation report mentioned a dismissed ticket over calibration documentation — what does that mean?
The City of Alexandria's Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report (October 2024) documented one citation that was dismissed by a presiding judge because the calibration document was labeled 'Event Log' rather than 'Calibration.' The city states it resolved the labeling issue. This episode establishes that calibration document formatting is a documented adjudication issue in Alexandria's program history. If a future Alexandria citation is dismissed on similar grounds, it is consistent with this documented precedent. ParkingFight identifies this as a factual data point — not a prediction about the outcome of your specific ticket.
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ParkingFight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available Virginia statutes, Alexandria program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-08. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.