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Fulton County, Georgia traffic ticket costs

State Court of Fulton County - Traffic Violations Bureau

Speeding ticket$150–$450depends on mph over
Insurance over 3 years+$994+15% for about 3 years, state average
Points0–6for speeding
Driver Improvement (defensive driving) courseYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Fulton County, Georgia?

1–5 mph over$0[3]
6–10 mph over$150[3]
11–14 mph over$250[3]
15–20 mph over$350[3]
21–30 mph over$450[3]
31–39 mph overOn your notice[3]
40+ mph overOn your notice[3]

What do other tickets cost in Fulton County?

10 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

Every fine on the court's schedule (33)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: 1-5 miles over limit$0[3]
Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: 6-10 miles over limitSchedule says all fines already include the mandatory 35-40% surcharge.$150[3]
Speeding, 11–14 mph overPrinted as: 11-14 miles over limitIncludes the mandatory surcharge per the schedule.$250[3]
Speeding, 15–20 mph overPrinted as: 15-20 miles over limitIncludes the mandatory surcharge per the schedule.$350[3]
Speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: 21-30 miles over limitUnder 21 years of age: COURT ONLY.$450[3]
Speeding, 31–39 mph overPrinted as: 31-39 miles over limitCOURT ONLY (cannot be prepaid).On your notice[3]
Speeding, 40+ mph overPrinted as: 40+ miles over limitCOURT ONLY (cannot be prepaid).On your notice[3]
Work zone speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: 1-5 miles over limit - In construction zone$100[3]
Work zone speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: 6-10 miles over limit - In construction zone$225[3]
Work zone speeding, 11–14 mph overPrinted as: 11-14 miles over limit - In construction zone$355[3]
Work zone speeding, 15–20 mph overPrinted as: 15-20 miles over limit - In construction zone$455[3]
Work zone speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: 21-30 miles over limit - In construction zone$555[3]
School zone speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: 6-10 miles over limit - In school zone$225[3]
School zone speeding, 11–14 mph overPrinted as: 11-14 miles over limit - In school zone$355[3]
School zone speeding, 15–20 mph overPrinted as: 15-20 miles over limit - In school zone$455[3]
School zone speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: 21-30 miles over limit - In school zone$555[3]
Red light violation$265[3]
Stop sign violation$265[3]
Failure to yield right of way$265[3]
Failure to yield to approaching emergency vehicle$550[3]
Failure to yield to stationary emergency vehicle$700[3]
Texting while drivingSchedule (revised March 2016) predates Georgia's Hands-Free law (effective July 1, 2018) and lists only 'Texting while driving'.$150[3]
No insurance$350[3]
No proof of insuranceCOURT ONLY.If you fix it: $25, reduced amount. Show validated proof of insurance.[3]On your notice[3]
Expired Tag - 59 days or fewer$125[3]
Expired Tag - 60 days or more$135[3]
Seatbelt violation$15[3]
Reckless drivingCOURT ONLY.On your notice[3]
Improper lane change$265[3]
Following too closely$265[3]
Improper U-turn$265[3]
Passing stopped school bus while loading/unloading - 21 years of age and olderUnder 21 years of age: COURT ONLY.$550[3]
Too fast for conditions$265[3]

From the court's schedule effective Jul 1, 2025.

How do you reach State Court of Fulton County - Traffic Violations Bureau?

Address
160 Pryor Street SW, Suite J-150, Atlanta, GA 30303[2]

Phone
(404) 612-5085[2][3]

Website
fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-depart

Before you go: 7 more things to know about this court
  • Fine schedule header: 'for violations committed on or after February 1, 2009'. Each page is footed 'Revised March 2016'. It was still linked from the county's Traffic Citations page on 2026-11-14 but may not reflect current amounts. Confirm with the TVB.
  • Schedule notes: certain violations are Court Only. Judges may impose higher or lower fines. Drivers cited at age 17 must appear with a parent/guardian. All fines include a mandatory 35-40% surcharge. Failing to pay within 7 days of the court date adds a $100 late fee.
  • Schedule says first-lifetime speeding offenses 5-34 mph over may qualify for a lesser fine, but only by appearing in court and completing paperwork.
  • DUI is not listed on the fine schedule.
  • Super Speeder: Georgia DDS charges a separate $200 state fee (75+ mph on a two-lane road or 85+ mph anywhere), in addition to the court fine[7].
  • A 2022 county PSA[4] says citations from Fulton County Police or 'one of the 15 cities within Fulton county' are paid at Fulton County State Court. However, many Fulton cities run their own municipal courts, so check the court named on the citation.
  • City of Atlanta: Atlanta Police Department tickets are generally handled by the Municipal Court of Atlanta, 150 Garnett St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 954-7914 (source 5. That page lists the address and phone but does not itself state which citations the court hears).

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How much is a speeding ticket in Fulton County?

Fulton County's published fine schedule lists $150–$450 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in Fulton County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (404) 612-5085.

Sources

Court sources (6)
  1. Fulton County State Court - Traffic Citations, Fulton County Government.
  2. Fulton County Traffic Citation Fine Schedule (Revised March 2016), Fulton County Government.
  3. Customer Service PSA: Traffic Citations (April 5, 2022), Fulton County Government.
  4. Fulton County State Court, Fulton County Government.
  5. Municipal Court of Atlanta - Resources, Municipal Court of Atlanta.
  6. Reinstatement FAQs - Super Speeder, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia law and DMV sources (4)
  1. Georgia DDS - Points and Points Reduction, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  2. Georgia Drivers Manual - Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  3. Georgia DDS Traffic Court Reference Manual 2021-2022 (v3), Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  4. Georgia DDS - Defensive Driving Program FAQs, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).