Police issue a Georgia Super Speeder citation to anyone driving 75 mph or faster on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or faster on any highway. This law surprises drivers with hidden financial penalties after the initial traffic stop. You must handle the local court fine and the separate state fee to save your license.
How local fines trigger additional state fees
State fees stem from the local court. If you pay the standard traffic ticket fine, you plead guilty to the high-speed offense. The local court reports your conviction to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Next, the DDS bills you a separate $200 Super Speeder fee. This second charge arrives separate from the original ticket. This system creates strict state deadlines.
The timeline for license suspension risks
Strict deadlines apply once the state mails the notice. You have 120 days from the official notice date to pay the $200 state fee. Missing this deadline automatically suspends your driving privileges in Georgia. Out-of-state drivers face similar trouble. Georgia reports the suspension to your home state under the Non-Resident Violator Compact. Fixing a suspended license costs an extra $50 reinstatement fee. You should explore your options before paying the first fine to avoid these mounting costs.
Where this leaves cited drivers
Looking at your legal options early gives you the best chance to keep your license. Paying the first fine guarantees the Super Speeder label and the extra state fees. Disputing the citation or talking to the local prosecutor can reduce your recorded speed below the legal limits.
A lawyer who knows traffic courts can review the radar evidence and work to limit the damage. Act quickly before your local court date to keep your options open.