Georgia Traffic Fines
& Penalty Ranges
9 common Georgia violations with typical fine ranges, plus how the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) handles points.
🔎Georgia Traffic Fines at a Glance
- Typical fines
- $0–$1,000
- Point system
- Yes
- Traffic school
- Available
- Records kept by
- Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Of the 9 Georgia violations below, the lowest typical fine is for speeding 1–14 mph over ($0–$50) and the highest is for driving without insurance ($200–$1,000).
Speeding fines climb across 5 tiers, from $0–$50 (speeding 1–14 mph over) to $250–$700 (speeding 34+ mph over (super speeder)).
Ranges only, not legal advice. Your actual Georgia fine depends on the county, the court, and your record, and court costs are added on top. For a criminal charge such as DUI or reckless driving, consult a licensed Georgia attorney.
📋Common Georgia Violations & Typical Fines
Base-fine ranges; Georgia court costs are extra.
| Violation | Typical Fine |
|---|---|
Speeding 1–14 MPH over No points assessed under Georgia law for less than 15 over (court costs may still apply). | $0–$50 |
Speeding 15–18 MPH over 2 points | $25–$125 |
Speeding 19–23 MPH over 3 points | $100–$185 |
Speeding 24–33 MPH over 4 points | $150–$300 |
Speeding 34+ MPH over (Super Speeder) "Super Speeder" law adds an extra $200 state fee for ≥85 MPH on any road or ≥75 MPH on a 2-lane road. 6 points | $250–$700 |
Running a red light 3 points | $70–$200 |
Running a stop sign 3 points | $50–$150 |
Hand-held cell phone (Hands-Free Georgia) $50 first / $100 second / $150 third or more, increasing points each time. 1–3 points | $50–$150 |
Driving without insurance Plus license suspension; misdemeanor charge. | $200–$1,000 |
Estimate what your Georgia ticket will really cost
The fine on the ticket is rarely the total. Pick the violation to add court costs, points, suspension risk and the likely insurance impact in Georgia.
No points assessed under Georgia law for less than 15 over (court costs may still apply).
Pick the speeding tier that matches how fast you were going over the limit. Georgia typically breaks speeding into different tiers — choose the right one above for the most accurate estimate.
Based on the fine ranges listed on this page. Open the full estimator to compare other states.
🎯How Georgia's Point System Works
Georgia DDS assesses 1–6 points for moving violations. Points stay on your driving record for 2 years.
15 points within 24 months results in license suspension for adults. Drivers under 21 face suspension for any single offense carrying 4+ points (including speeding 24+ MPH over).
🎓Traffic School & Defensive Driving
Georgia Defensive Driving Course removes up to 7 points from your record (once every 5 years). Course costs $25–$95. Many courts also offer a "nolo contendere" plea option once every 5 years to keep a single citation off your record.
📝Got a Georgia Ticket?
- Before paying a moving violation, check whether you qualify for Georgia's traffic-school option (see above) — it can keep the conviction off your record.
- Each conviction counts toward Georgia's suspension threshold, so a cheap ticket can still matter.
🔗Official Georgia Sources
For exact, current penalties, check the official Georgia sources:
Sourced from public Georgia statutes and Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) publications; may not reflect the latest amendments. usdriverguide.com is not affiliated with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), any Georgia court, or any law enforcement agency. Full disclaimer.