How can I fight a super speeder ticket in Georgia?

Unlike many common traffic violations, the penalties associated with Georgia’s Super Speeder laws (mandatory additional fines for drivers on top of the original fine amount, plus additional points on the license on top of the original speeding citation number) make it a cost-effective decision to fight Georgia Super Speeder tickets. Fighting these tickets, however, will hinge on a number of case-specific factors, and in turn, will often require the insight and representation of a Georgia traffic violations lawyer.

In general, the methods employed in fighting a Super Speeder ticket are the same as any other speeding ticket, but the implications upon conviction can prove much more costly and complicating in the event of a Super Speeder violation. Common methods to defend against tickets include:

• Probe the validity and accuracy of radar results, any other device used to determine the speed of the driver in question. This will include looking into the maintenance and calibration of the device.

• Probe the testimony of the law enforcement officer, while looking for inconsistencies in statements and other reports.

• Delve into the specific wording of the laws you are charged with violating. Ensure the testimony and evidence provided by law enforcement meet the criteria to establish guilt for this specific charge.

• Try any number of tactics to increase the likelihood of a law enforcement officer not attending the court date, including changing the date, location, and time of the court hearing.

In practice, the only reliable method of dismissing a Super Speeder ticket will be through consulting with a traffic violations lawyer. The reality of these exponentially more costly tickets is that the costs of legal counsel to dismiss may actually be less than the fine itself, not to mentioned the increased insurance premiums, and potential for points-based administrative action on one’s license.