DMVZoneBlogGeorgia law caps first-offense speeding fines: nothing for 5 mph over, up to $25 for 6 to 10, $100 for 11 to 14, $125 for 15 to 18, $150 for 19 to 23 and $500 for 24 to 33. Court fees and the $200 Super Speeder fee can be added.
Georgia sets the most a court can fine you for a first speeding ticket: $0 for 5 mph or less over, $25 for 6 to 10, $100 for 11 to 14, $125 for 15 to 18, $150 for 19 to 23 and $500 for 24 to 33. Courts add fees and surcharges, and 85 mph or more adds a $200 Super Speeder fee.
These caps come from Georgia Code section 40-6-1. They apply to the fine itself. Each court then adds its own fees and state surcharges, so the amount on your citation will be higher.
| MPH over | Max fine (1st offense) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or less | $0 | 0 |
| 6 to 10 | $25 | 0 |
| 11 to 14 | $100 | 0 |
| 15 to 18 | $125 | 2 |
| 19 to 23 | $150 | 3 |
| 24 to 33 | $500 | 4 |
| 34 or more | Set by the court, up to misdemeanor limits | 6 |
Ask the court whether finishing a defensive driving course before your court date will cut the fine. Georgia courts can reduce it by 20% with no points, once every five years.
What is the most a Georgia court can fine for 8 mph over on a first offense?
Answer: B. More than 5 but not more than 10 mph over is capped at $25.
How many points for 20 mph over?
Answer: C. 19 to 23 mph over is 3 points.
What is the fine range for speeding in a Georgia work zone?
Answer: B. Work zone speeding is a high and aggravated misdemeanor with a $100 to $2,000 fine.
Yes. Most speeding tickets are misdemeanors, which is why you may have to appear in court.
The cap covers the fine. Courts add fees and state surcharges on top.
The conviction is recorded, but under 15 mph over adds no points.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Georgia DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
In Georgia, speeding under 15 mph over adds no points, while aggressive driving and passing a school bus add 6. Reach 15 points in 24 months and DDS suspends your license. Drivers under 21 face much stricter rules.
Get convicted of 85 mph or more anywhere in Georgia, or 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, and DDS bills you a $200 Super Speeder fee on top of the court fine. Miss the 120-day deadline and your license is suspended.
A 6-hour DDS-certified defensive driving course can take up to 7 points off a Georgia license once every five years. Finish it before court and some judges will also cut the fine by 20% with no points.