Points, Tickets & the Georgia “Super Speeder”: A Driver’s Survival Guide
How Georgia’s points system works, what your ticket really costs you, the surprise $200 Super Speeder fee, and how to protect your license.
Nobody wakes up planning to get pulled over. But Georgia keeps a quiet little scoreboard on every licensed driver, and the day you discover it is usually the day it’s already a problem. Here’s how the points system actually works — and how to keep your license off the chopping block.
Georgia’s Points System, in Plain English
Georgia assigns points to your driving record for moving violations (O.C.G.A. § 40-5-57). Rack up 15 points in any 24-month period and your license is suspended. If you’re under 18, the math is far less forgiving: just 4 points can do it.
What That Ticket Is Really Worth (in Points)
Most violations land at 3 points, but a few pack a punch:
- Speeding: 15–18 mph over = 2 points; 19–23 over = 3; 24–33 over = 4; 34+ over = 6 points.
- Reckless driving: 4 points.
- Aggressive driving: 6 points.
- Unlawfully passing a stopped school bus: 6 points (and an extremely bad look).
- Following too closely: 3 points.
- Texting / unlawful use of a wireless device: 1 point the first time, 2 the second, 3 after that.
The “Super Speeder” Surprise
This one catches people off guard. Under Georgia’s Super Speeder law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189), if you’re convicted of going 85 mph or more on any road, or 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, the State tacks on an extra $200 fee — on top of whatever the court already charged you. Don’t pay it within 90 days and your license is suspended, with a $50 reinstatement fee to top it off. And no, pleading nolo contendere won’t make the Super Speeder fee disappear.
The Good News: You Have Options
- One nolo plea every 5 years for a moving violation can keep points off your record entirely.
- A DDS-approved defensive driving course knocks 7 points off your record (once every 5 years, O.C.G.A. § 40-5-86) — and can shave 20% off your fine.
- An experienced attorney can often get a ticket reduced or dismissed before points are ever assessed.
How MM Criminal Defense Can Help
A “simple” ticket can quietly stack points, spike your insurance, and threaten your license — or your job, if you drive for a living. Call us at 770-693-4357 for a free, judgment-free consultation, or learn more about our criminal defense practice. We fight hard, explain everything in plain English, and treat you like a person — not a case number.
This post is general information about Georgia law, not legal advice, and it isn’t a substitute for talking with an attorney about your specific situation. Laws, fees, and figures change — the current details live with the Georgia Department of Driver Services. When in doubt, call us.