It’s not just a fine — it’s points, insurance hikes, and hidden state penalties.
If you’ve received a Super Speeder citation in Georgia, you might be tempted to just pay it online and move on.
But before you do, you should know what happens behind the scenes — and why that “easy” decision could cost you thousands over time.
At EHG Law Firm, we help drivers across the Atlanta metro avoid the long-term damage of a Super Speeder ticket — often without ever going to court.
🚨 What Is a Super Speeder Ticket?
Georgia’s Super Speeder Law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189) adds a state-level penalty to speeding convictions under these conditions:
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75 mph or more on a two-lane road
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85 mph or more on any road or highway
If you’re convicted of speeding at those levels, the state will automatically designate you a “Super Speeder.”
That means:
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An additional $200 fine (on top of your court fine)
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Points on your license
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A likely insurance rate hike
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And if you miss that extra payment? License suspension.
💡 You won’t see the Super Speeder fine when you pay your ticket online. It comes later — by mail — from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). And if you miss it, you lose your license.
What Happens When You Pay a Super Speeder Ticket Online
When you pay the ticket online (or even in person) without going to court, you’re pleading guilty. That triggers:
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A conviction reported to DDS
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Immediate points on your driving record
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An insurance rate increase that can last for 3–5 years
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The $200 Super Speeder surcharge billed separately by DDS
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A suspension if you miss that state-level deadline — even by accident
A Real Example: $500 Became $3,000
One client came to us after paying a $188 speeding ticket online for going 87 in a 70. She didn’t realize she’d triggered Georgia’s Super Speeder law.
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DDS mailed a $200 notice to an old address
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Her license was suspended automatically because she did not pay the fee
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She was stopped again weeks later and arrested for Driving While Suspended — a misdemeanor
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After reinstatement fees, missed work, and court costs, the total hit over $2,500
All of this could have been avoided if she had called a lawyer before clicking “Pay.”
Can a Lawyer Reduce or Avoid Super Speeder Consequences?
Often, yes — but it depends on the court and how you handle it.
We’ve helped clients:
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Negotiate the ticket to a non-reporting
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Avoid points penalty
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Eliminate the Super Speeder designation by resolving the case at a lower speed
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Keep the case off their record and insurance
And best of all: we usually do this without you having to appear in court.
What if the Ticket Was in Atlanta?
Atlanta Municipal Court often does not normally reduce super speeder citations — especially for CDL holders. But we have a few ways to fix that:
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Transfer the case to a a higher court
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Help clients complete defensive driving or speed awareness courses
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Coordinate a resolution with the Solicitor that avoids the worst penalties
We know how to work with — and around — the normal procedures that produce unnecessarily harsh penalties.
Super Speeder Tickets Are Fixable — But Only If You Act Fast
Every day we talk to drivers who wish they had called us before clicking “Pay Now.” Once a Super Speeder ticket is processed and reported to DDS, it’s much harder to fix — and sometimes irreversible.
Let us review your ticket and guide you to a smarter outcome. You don’t have to face court or risk your license alone.