You are driving above the speed limit posted in a construction zone where no workers are present. The traffic citation you receive for the first offense will be...

• A. $375
• B. $500
• C. $250
• D. $600

Answer: (A)

Construction zones enforce higher penalties to deter speeding and protect people and equipment near work areas. For a first speeding offense in a construction zone, the test uses a higher fine to reflect that added risk, even if no workers are present at the moment. In this context, the first offense fine is $375, which aligns with the rule used in the question. The amount is set to underscore that speeding in a work zone carries stiffer consequences than regular speeding. The other listed dollar amounts don’t match the typical first-offense construction zone penalty used here.