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School zone speeding in Georgia

A school zone ticket in Georgia costs $225–$555. Insurance typically rises about 15% after one ticket.

Fine$225–$555
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$994+15% for about 3 years
Driver Improvement (defensive driving) courseYes

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How much does each court charge for a school zone ticket?

Fulton County charges the most: $225–$555.

Fulton County$225–$555

Amount on your notice (not published): Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Cherokee County.

What does each court charge by speed?

Fulton County

  • School zone speeding, 6–10 mph over$225
  • School zone speeding, 11–14 mph over$355
  • School zone speeding, 15–20 mph over$455
  • School zone speeding, 21–30 mph over$555

How many points is it?

Will a school zone ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Georgia one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 15% on average[1], or about $994 over three years on a typical $2,208 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a school zone ticket in Georgia?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[3][4]
    Details

    Appear in court or resolve the citation by the date printed on it. If you miss it: Failure to appear: bench warrant and license suspension

  2. 28daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[4]
    Details

    Clear the FTA with the court after DDS's certified-mail notice. If you miss it: Indefinite suspension until the court reports the case adjudicated. Reinstatement fee is $100 ($90 online or by mail).

  3. 30daysCourt reports a missed datefrom the notice date[4]
    Details

    Grace period after the court mails a failure-to-appear notice. If you miss it: After 30 days the court may issue a bench warrant and report the FTA to DDS

  4. 120daysSuper Speeder fee duefrom the notice date[7][8][3][9][4]
    Details

    Pay the $200 Super Speeder fee to DDS. If you miss it: License or driving privilege suspended. Reinstatement requires a $50 fee plus the $200 fee. No limited permit is available.

Can you keep a school zone ticket off your Georgia record?

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What else do people ask?

How much is a school zone ticket in Georgia?

It depends on the court. Published amounts: Fulton County $225–$555.

Will a school zone ticket raise my insurance in Georgia?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 15% on average in Georgia (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Georgia law and DMV sources (9)
  1. Georgia DDS - Points Schedule, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  2. Georgia DDS - Points and Points Reduction, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  3. Georgia Drivers Manual - Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  4. Georgia DDS Traffic Court Reference Manual 2021-2022 (v3), Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  5. Georgia DDS - Defensive Driving Program FAQs, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  6. Georgia DDS - Reinstatement FAQs: Super Speeder, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
  7. Georgia.gov - Pay a Super Speeder Fine, State of Georgia.
  8. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189 (Super Speeder) - FindLaw (secondary, text current as of 2024-03-28, official O.C.G.A. not fetchable), FindLaw (secondary).
  9. O.C.G.A. § 40-14-18 (School zone speed detection devices) - FindLaw (secondary, text current as of 2024-03-28), FindLaw (secondary).
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).