How to Fight a Georgia Super Speeder Ticket and Get Points Dropped

Getting pulled over for speeding in Georgia is bad enough. Then you find out your ticket qualifies as a "Super Speeder" — and suddenly you are looking at hundreds of extra dollars in fines on top of the original citation.

Georgia's Super Speeder law adds a $200 surcharge to any speeding conviction for driving 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road or highway. This is on top of your regular fine and any points on your license.

Here is how to fight it.

What Makes a Ticket a "Super Speeder" in Georgia?

You qualify as a Super Speeder if you are convicted of:

• 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or highway
• 85 mph or more on any road, highway, or interstate

The $200 Super Speeder fee is not part of the original ticket — it is billed separately by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) after conviction. If you do not pay within 120 days, your license is suspended, and reinstatement costs an additional $50.

Step 1: Do Not Just Pay the Ticket

Paying the ticket is an admission of guilt. Once you pay, the conviction goes on your record with full points and triggers the Super Speeder surcharge automatically.

Instead, plead not guilty and request a court date. You can usually do this:

• Online through the court's website (if available)
• By mail by checking "not guilty" on the citation and mailing it to the court
• In person at the courthouse listed on your ticket

Step 2: Contact the Prosecutor or Solicitor

In many Georgia courts — especially municipal courts and state courts handling traffic cases — you can negotiate with the prosecutor (called the solicitor) before your court date.

What to ask for:

1. Reduction to a lower speed — dropping below the Super Speeder threshold eliminates the $200 surcharge
2. Reduction to a non-reporting offense — some courts may reduce the charge to a non-moving violation
3. Nolo contendere (no contest) plea — Georgia allows one nolo plea every five years that prevents points from going on your license (though the conviction itself still appears on your driving record)
4. Defensive driving course — some courts allow traffic school in exchange for reduced charges

Step 3: Prepare Your Case

If negotiations do not work and you go to trial:

• Get a copy of the officer's speed detection records — calibration certificates for radar or LIDAR
• Request dash cam or body cam footage if available
• Note the conditions — weather, traffic flow, road signage, construction zones
• Bring your driving record if it is clean — judges are more lenient with first offenses

Step 4: Consider Hiring an Attorney

For Super Speeder tickets, especially at speeds well above the limit, a traffic attorney can be worth the investment:

• Attorneys know the local court's tendencies and the solicitor personally
• They can often negotiate better outcomes than self-represented defendants
• Many traffic attorneys charge flat fees of $300-500, which can be less than the total cost of a Super Speeder conviction (fine + surcharge + insurance increase)

The Real Cost of a Super Speeder Conviction

• Original fine: $150-$1,000+ depending on speed and jurisdiction
• Super Speeder surcharge: $200 (billed separately)
• Points on license: 2-6 points depending on speed over the limit
• Insurance increase: 20-40% for 3-5 years
• Total 3-year cost: Could exceed $3,000-5,000 when insurance increases are factored in

Fighting the ticket — even if it costs a few hundred dollars in attorney fees — almost always saves money in the long run.

Quick Checklist

• [ ] Do not pay the ticket — plead not guilty and request a court date
• [ ] Contact the solicitor's office to negotiate before your court date
• [ ] Ask for a speed reduction below the Super Speeder threshold
• [ ] Consider a nolo contendere plea if eligible (once per five years)
• [ ] Request officer calibration records and any available footage
• [ ] Evaluate whether a traffic attorney is worth the investment
• [ ] If convicted, pay the Super Speeder fee within 120 days to avoid license suspension

Bottom Line

A Georgia Super Speeder ticket is not a lost cause. Many drivers successfully negotiate reduced charges that eliminate the $200 surcharge and minimize or eliminate points. The key is not simply paying the ticket and instead engaging with the court process.

If calling the court, tracking down the solicitor's office, and navigating the legal process sounds overwhelming, an AI assistant can handle the calls and coordination for you — from contacting the court to negotiating with the solicitor's office.

Sources

• Georgia DDS — Super Speeder
• Georgia Code — Speed Restrictions