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Under Georgia’s Super Speeder law, a speeding conviction at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road, adds a $200 state fee on top of the court fine. For drivers under 21, one ticket for 24 mph or more over the limit also means a suspended license. Here is how the Super Speeder fee, Georgia’s points and the teen suspension rules fit together, using DDS figures as of November 2026.
What counts as a Super Speeder in Georgia?
You become a Super Speeder if you are convicted of speeding at:
- 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or
- 85 mph or more on any road or highway in Georgia.
The trigger is your actual speed, not how far over the limit you were.
The fee and the deadline
- DDS mails you a notice of the $200 Super Speeder fee. This is separate from the fine and fees you pay the court.
- You have 120 days from the date on the notice to pay DDS.
- If you miss the deadline, your license, permit or driving privilege is suspended. To reinstate it you pay a $50 reinstatement fee plus the $200.
- Every Super Speeder conviction carries its own $200 fee, and its own $50 if you are suspended for not paying.
Being a Super Speeder adds no points by itself. The speeding ticket still carries its normal points (see below). Drivers licensed in other states pay the same fee. If they don’t pay, Georgia suspends their right to drive in Georgia and reports it to their home state.
Georgia points for speeding and other violations
| Conviction | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 15 to 18 mph over | 2 |
| Speeding 19 to 23 mph over | 3 |
| Speeding 24 to 33 mph over | 4 |
| Speeding 34 mph or more over | 6 |
| Hands Free Law: 1st / 2nd / 3rd or later conviction | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| Disobeying a traffic-control device or officer | 3 |
| Impeding traffic | 3 |
| All other moving violations | 3 |
| Reckless driving | 4 |
| Improper passing on a hill or curve | 4 |
| Aggressive driving | 6 |
| Unlawfully passing a school bus | 6 |
Points are counted from the date of the violation. Out-of-state violations that would earn points in Georgia are added to a Georgia resident’s record.
When does Georgia suspend a license for points?
| Driver | Suspension trigger |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 points within 12 months |
| Under 21 | Any single 4-point violation |
| Everyone | 15 or more points within 24 months |
Once a license is suspended for points, the point total goes back to zero.
Teen and under-21 suspensions
If you are under 21, your permit or license is suspended for 6 months for a first conviction and 12 months for a second or later one for any of these:
- speeding 24 mph or more over the limit
- reckless driving
- aggressive driving
- unlawfully passing a school bus
- improper passing on a hill or curve
- any other 4-point offense
- hit and run, racing, or fleeing a police officer
- 4 or more points in 12 months while under 18
A limited driving permit is only possible for a speeding conviction of 24 to 33 mph over, and only if you are at least 18 and the sentencing judge approves it. A plea of nolo contendere counts as a conviction for these under-21 suspensions.
A Class D holder also needs 12 months free of major traffic convictions before upgrading to a Class C (Class CP and Class D rules). Alcohol rules for under-21s: zero tolerance laws.
Worked examples
16-year-old, 80 mph on a 55 mph two-lane road
That is 25 mph over, so it is a 4-point offense. As a driver under 21, a first conviction means a 6-month suspension, with no limited permit because the driver is under 18. At 80 mph on a two-lane road, the driver is also a Super Speeder and owes DDS $200.
17-year-old, two smaller tickets
16 over in March (2 points), then 20 over in October (3 points). That makes 5 points in 12 months while under 18, so the license is suspended.
19-year-old, 86 mph on a 70 mph rural interstate
That is 16 over, so 2 points and no automatic under-21 suspension. But 86 mph is over 85, so the $200 Super Speeder fee applies.
Can you reduce points in Georgia?
- Points avoidance: complete a certified 6-hour driver improvement (defensive driving) course after the ticket and before court, or when the court orders it. When you show the original certificate, the court cuts the fine by 20% and assesses no points. This is allowed once every 5 years.
- Points reduction: licensed Georgia residents can ask DDS to remove up to 7 points once every 5 years after completing the same 6-hour course. Send or bring the original certificate to DDS.
Georgia speed limits to know
Unless a sign says otherwise, Georgia’s default limits are:
- 30 mph in urban or residential districts
- 35 mph on unpaved county roads
- 70 mph on rural interstates
- 65 mph on urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways
- 55 mph everywhere else
School and work zones can be posted lower. Driving too slowly in the passing lane while faster traffic is behind you can mean a fine of up to $1,000 and 3 points. See also the basic speed law.
Common questions
How fast is Super Speeder in Georgia?
75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road.
Does the court collect the $200 Super Speeder fee?
No. DDS collects it separately. You can pay online, by mail or in person.
Does Super Speeder add points?
No. Only the speeding conviction itself carries points.
How many points before a teen loses their license in Georgia?
4 points within 12 months for drivers under 18. Any single 4-point offense suspends a driver under 21.
Can a teen get a limited permit after a speeding suspension?
Only drivers aged 18 or older, for 24 to 33 mph over, and only with the sentencing judge’s approval.
Can a parent take away a teen’s license too?
Yes. The adult who signed the application can request revocation before the teen turns 18, using a notarized DDS form and a $10 non-refundable fee.
How does Georgia compare with other states?
See points systems and license suspensions in the US.
Back to the main guide: Learning to drive in Georgia. Phone points: Hands-Free Georgia Act for teens.
Sources
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 5 Continued: Keep Right Except to Pass” (Super Speeder, Speed Limits), Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Reinstatement FAQs: Super Speeder” (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 10 Continued” (Types of Suspensions, Points System), Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 10 Continued: Safety Responsibility Law” (Limited Driving Permits), Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 6 Continued” (License/Permit Suspensions, Revocation of Minor’s License), Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)