Speeding Ticket in Georgia: Fines, Points and Options
Quick Answer
A Georgia speeding ticket costs a fine set by the local court that handles it, and driving 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph or more anywhere adds a $200 state Super Speeder fee. Georgia DDS adds no points below 15 mph over, then 2, 3, 4 or 6 points. Fifteen points in 24 months suspends the license. Your options are to pay, contest in court, or take a defensive driving course.
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Key Takeaways
- Georgia speeding fines are set by the court that hears the case; check your citation for the amount.
- DDS adds no points for speeding under 15 mph over, then 2 points at 15 to 18, 3 at 19 to 23, 4 at 24 to 33 and 6 at 34 mph or more over.
- Super Speeders (75+ mph on a two-lane road or 85+ mph anywhere) owe a $200 state fee within 120 days of notice, on top of the court fine.
- 15 points in 24 months suspends the license; a certified defensive driving course can remove up to 7 points once every 5 years.
- Red light and school zone speed camera tickets are civil penalties, and a 2026 law adds local voter approval for school zone cameras from July 1, 2027.
Georgia at a glance
- Point system
- 15 points in 24 months = suspension. Speeding less than 15 mph over the limit adds no points.
- Common violations
- Speeding less than 15 mph over the limit: 0 points
- Speeding 15-18 mph over the limit: 2 points
- Speeding 19-23 mph over the limit: 3 points
- Speeding 24-33 mph over the limit: 4 points
- Speeding 34 mph or more over the limit: 6 points
- Failure to obey a traffic-control device: 3 points
- Reckless driving: 4 points
- Aggressive driving: 6 points
- Unlawfully passing a school bus: 6 points
- Handheld wireless device violation: 1 point
- Speed cameras
- Limited
- Red light cameras
- Allowed
- Camera rules
- Local governments may use red light cameras under state law. Speed cameras are allowed only in school zones; a newer law adds voter approval and flashing warning-sign rules from July 1, 2027.
- Camera tickets
- Usually do not add points. Red light and school zone speed camera tickets are civil penalties; IIHS lists no points and no driving record entry (the DDS points page does not mention cameras).
- Traffic school
- A certified defensive driving course can remove up to 7 points, once every 5 years.
How much is a speeding ticket in Georgia?
In Georgia, the speeding fine itself is set by the court that handles your citation, usually a city or county court depending on where you were stopped. There is no single statewide price list that we could verify on an official site. Your citation, or the clerk of the court named on it, gives the real amount, and the amount can differ from one county or city to the next.
What Georgia does set statewide is the Super Speeder fee. A driver convicted of speeding at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or at 85 mph or more on any road or highway, owes a $200 state fee in addition to the local fine. It is due within 120 days of the official notice. If it is not paid, the license is suspended, and reinstating it costs a $50 fee on top of the $200 [3].
| Speed | What you pay, as of November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Under 75 mph on a two-lane road, under 85 mph elsewhere | Local court fine (and any court costs) |
| 75 mph or more on a two-lane road | Local court fine + $200 Super Speeder fee |
| 85 mph or more on any road | Local court fine + $200 Super Speeder fee |
For a comparison with other states, see how much a speeding ticket costs.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Georgia?
Georgia DDS uses speed bands. Speeding less than 15 mph over the limit adds no points. From there it is 2 points for 15 to 18 mph over, 3 points for 19 to 23, 4 points for 24 to 33 and 6 points for 34 mph or more over [2] [1]. DDS also lists reckless driving at 4 points and aggressive driving at 6.
Suspension and point reduction
A driver with 15 points in a 24-month period has the license suspended [1]. For drivers 21 and older, a first points suspension lasts until you finish an approved defensive driving course: DDS says these suspensions are eligible for reinstatement immediately on completion [4].
Georgia residents can ask DDS to reduce up to 7 points once every 5 years by completing a certified driver improvement (defensive driving) course and sending DDS the original certificate. You can run your own numbers with the points calculator, and the points guide compares Georgia with other states.
Are speed and red light cameras legal in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia allows red light cameras by state law and local ordinance, and allows speed cameras only in school zones. IIHS, which tracks state camera laws and is a cross-check rather than the statute itself, lists the red light camera penalty as a civil penalty of no more than $70 that is not a moving violation, adds no points, is not listed on the driving record and is not used for insurance. It lists school zone speed camera penalties as $75 for a first offense and $125 for later ones, with processing fees capped at $10 [5].
The school zone rules are changing. IIHS notes that from July 1, 2027, Georgia school zone speed cameras need approval by local voter referendum, and the warning signs must flash yellow and show vehicle speed while the cameras are active. If you get a school zone camera notice, the notice itself explains how to pay or contest it with the local government that issued it.
Officer-issued tickets are different from camera notices. A speeding ticket from an officer can add points under the schedule above, and DDS lists 3 points for most traffic signal violations. Our speed camera guide and red light camera guide explain how the systems work, and the camera laws map shows other states.
Should you pay, contest or take a driving course?
The best path depends on the speed, your record and the court. The flow below shows the main options as general information, not advice for your case.
Paying. Pay only through the court named on your citation, using its official website or clerk's office. Avoid third-party payment services. A conviction is reported to DDS, which adds any points from the schedule.
Contesting. You can plead not guilty and have the case heard by the court on your citation. If the charge is serious, such as reckless driving, if you are near 15 points, or if you hold a commercial driver's license, a licensed Georgia attorney can explain what is at stake.
Taking a course. A certified defensive driving course is the main way to lower points in Georgia: up to 7 points, once every 5 years, by sending DDS the certificate. DDS publishes the list of certified schools on its points page.
How does a ticket affect your insurance?
Georgia's points and your insurance rate are separate. DDS points decide suspensions, while insurers look at the convictions on your driving record and use their own rating plans. We found no official Georgia table that turns a speeding conviction into a fixed premium increase.
The factors that usually matter are how fast you were going, whether you have other violations within the insurer's look-back period, your age and history, and the insurer. A ticket under 15 mph over adds no DDS points, but the conviction can still be on the record an insurer reads. For camera tickets, IIHS lists red light camera penalties as not used for insurance purposes. Our guide on how a speeding ticket affects insurance covers the factors in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does going 10 over add points in Georgia?
No. DDS adds no points for speeding less than 15 mph over the limit. You still owe the fine the court sets.
What is a Super Speeder in Georgia?
A driver convicted of speeding at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road. Super Speeders owe a $200 state fee within 120 days of notice, and not paying it suspends the license.
How often can I take a defensive driving course to remove points in Georgia?
DDS allows a reduction of up to 7 points once every 5 years for Georgia license holders who complete a certified course.
Our Take
Georgia's system rewards drivers who stay under 15 mph over: those tickets cost money but add no license points. Above that line the points climb quickly, and at 75 on a two-lane road or 85 anywhere the state adds its own $200 fee, so the real cost can be well above the fine. We think the most useful thing a Georgia driver can do is look at the exact speed on the citation before deciding anything. The 7-point course reduction is a real tool, but only once every five years, so it is worth saving for when it matters. Our editorial policy explains how we check these rules.
Sources
- Points and Points Reduction. Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2026.
- Points Schedule. Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2026.
- Reinstatement FAQs: Super Speeder. Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2026.
- First Points Suspension 21 and Older. Georgia Department of Driver Services, 2026.
- Safety camera laws. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2026.
This is general information to help you understand your vehicle, not a substitute for a hands-on diagnosis. If a warning light is flashing or the car runs badly, stop driving and have it checked by a qualified technician. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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