What are the penalties for speeding violations in Georgia?

If you speed in Georgia and get caught, make sure your wallet is handy. This state imposes heavy financial consequences on  offenders. Unless you have never been convicted of speeding in Georgia before, it is almost impossible to predict cost.

Speeding tickets are usually treated as misdemeanors meaning a court can charge the maximum misdemeanor fine-- $1,000. While this does not normally happen, speeders are charged hefty fines which normally exceed $100 and range up to several hundreds.  

Super Speeders

Georgia identifies certain offenders as super speeders. These are individuals who drive 75 mph or faster on two lane roads or 85 mph or faster on any road. A super speeder ticket requires a person to pay a $200 state fee in addition to the fine.

Driving Record And Suspension

If you are convicted of a speeding offense more than 14 mph above the legal limit points will be added to your driving record as follows:

• 2 points for speeds 15 to 18 mph over the limit
• 4 points for speeds 19 to 23 mph over the limit
• 6 points for speeds 24 to 33 mph over the limit
• 8 points for speeds 34 or more mph over the limit

If a person accumulates 15 or more points in two years, her driver’s license will be suspended. However, if the driver is under 21, she can lose her driving privileges if she gets 4 points in one year.

Incarceration

Another incentive that Georgia provides to convince drivers not to speed is possibility of receiving a year in jail.

Speeding convictions in this state can be costly in many ways. To avoid the hardship, if you received a ticket discuss your case with an attorney.