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Speeding ticket in Georgia

A speeding ticket in Georgia costs $39–$150 across 3 courts and carries 0–6 points. Insurance typically rises about 15% after one ticket.

Fine$39–$150across 3 courts
Points0–6
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 10 mph over?

Fulton County charges the most, at $150. Cobb County charges $39.

Fulton County$150
Cherokee County$75
Cobb County$39

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

What does each court charge by speed?

Fulton County

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

Cobb County

  • 1–5 mph overOn your notice
  • 6–10 mph over$39
  • 11–14 mph over$141
  • 15–18 mph over$173
  • 19–23 mph over$209
  • 24–27 mph over$280
  • 28–30 mph over$320

Cherokee County

  • 1–5 mph overOn your notice
  • 6–10 mph over$75
  • 11–14 mph over$175
  • 15–18 mph over$205
  • 19–23 mph over$230
  • 24–30 mph over$310
  • 31+ mph overOn your notice

What does Georgia law allow for a speeding ticket?

The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself, which is why the court totals above are higher.

1–5 mph overOn your notice[12]
6–10 mph overUp to $25 fine + $17 or more[12]
11–14 mph overUp to $100 fine + $38 or more[12]
15–18 mph overUp to $125 fine + $45 or more[12]
19–23 mph overUp to $150 fine + $52 or more[12]
24–33 mph overUp to $500 fine + $150 or more[12]
34+ mph overOn your notice[12]

How many points is it?

Will a speeding 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 speeding 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 speeding ticket off your Georgia record?

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How many points is a speeding ticket in Georgia?

Speeding, under 15 mph over: 0 points. Speeding, 15–18 mph over: 2 points. Speeding, 19–23 mph over: 3 points. Speeding, 24–33 mph over: 4 points. Speeding, 34+ mph over: 6 points.

How much is a speeding ticket in Georgia?

It depends on the court. At 10 mph over: Fulton County $150, Cherokee County $75, Cobb County $39.

Will a speeding 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. § 40-6-1 (Penalties, speeding fine maximums) - 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).