GA Traffic Law
Georgia processes traffic citations through its municipal, state, and superior courts. The state uses a point system and has a unique "super speeder" law that adds additional penalties for high-speed violations. Georgia courts generally allow plea negotiations and offer nolo contendere (no contest) pleas as a valuable option.
Contest My GA Ticket — $4.99Georgia assesses 2-6 points for most violations. Speeding 15-18 mph over is 2 points, 19-23 mph over is 3 points, 24-33 mph over is 4 points, and 34+ mph over is 6 points. Accumulating 15 points within 24 months triggers license suspension. Georgia allows a nolo contendere plea once every 5 years, which avoids points on your driving record.
Georgia traffic fines vary by jurisdiction and violation. The state super speeder law adds a $200 surcharge for convictions of 75+ mph on two-lane roads or 85+ mph on any road. Base speeding fines range from $150 to $500+. Red light camera fines are $70. School zone violations carry doubled fines.
Georgia offers several options: plead not guilty and request a bench trial, enter a nolo contendere (no contest) plea (once per 5 years — this avoids points), negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduced charge, or request a jury trial. The nolo contendere option is particularly valuable in Georgia and is not available in all states.
Key Georgia traffic laws include: OCGA 40-6-181 (speed limits), 40-6-20 (traffic signals), 40-6-241.2 (texting while driving), 40-6-189 (super speeder law). Georgia allows automated red light cameras under OCGA 40-6-20(f). The super speeder law applies regardless of the posted speed limit.
What is the super speeder law in Georgia?
Georgia adds a $200 surcharge to fines for convictions of 75+ mph on two-lane roads or 85+ mph on any road or highway.
What is a nolo contendere plea in Georgia?
A no contest plea that avoids adding points to your driving record. You can use this option once every 5 years for non-serious violations.
How many points before suspension in Georgia?
15 points within 24 months triggers license suspension.
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