Super Speeders in GA bewarned!

RACER X · 03-04-2010, 02:38 AM

Harsher Penalties for ‘Super Speeders’ in Georgia.

With costs continually increasing, many states are finding creative ways to supplement their incomes and fund their budgets. Georgia is no different, and its method of supplementing the state income has been to implement harsher penalties for traffic offenders. One such penalty is a new traffic law called HB610, or the ‘Super Speeder’ law.

The Super Speeder law which became effective January 1, 2010 is aimed at curtailing excessive speeding on the highways and byways of Georgia. As such, anyone caught driving at a speed of 80 mph or more on any road in Georgia, be it highway or otherwise, will be classified as a super speeder and be subject to penalties under the law. Additionally, anyone guilty of driving at a speed of 75 mph on a two-lane road will also be classified as a super speeder and be subject to the penalties outlined therein.

The penalty associated with the offense of breaking the law has been judged by many as being excessive or harsh. This, as anyone found guilty of being a super speeder will be required to pay a state fee of $200.00. This fee is in addition to the cost of the speeding ticket, whatever that cost may be. Additionally, failure to pay this state fee will result in an additional fine of fifty dollars, and the suspension of driving privileges and license.

It must also be noted that the super speeder fine cannot be paid at the same time that the speeding ticket is paid, as the Department of Driver Services has to wait on notification from the relevant officials. These official s have a ten day window, after the initial ticket has been paid, within which to notify the DDS. The DDS then has thirty days in which to inform the offending motorist, by mail of the fee charged under the Super Speeder law. Only then can this fee be paid. As such, it is imperative that drivers who run afoul of the law keep their mailing addresses current, or they may find themselves in even greater trouble.

The state has defended this aggressive move, stating that these stiffer penalties should serve to discourage speeding along its roadways. State legislatures argue that this will lead to a reduction in road accidents and fatalities. Their defense also cites the fact that they will be using the income generated from this new road law to fund their trauma network, which is a system of emergency rooms and ambulance services used as first response for accidents within the state of Georgia. Therefore, not only are they staunching the high incidence of speeding and speed related accidents, but they are also helping to save the lives of those unfortunate enough to be adversely affected by accidents within the state of Georgia.

Since the state department has cited its expected income from the Super Speeder law as being approximately $23 million per year, it is obvious that they expect quite a number of persons to break this new law, and they are ready and waiting to catch them when they do, and make them pay. The question is this; will you be one of those who will have to pay the fine for being a super speeder?

BobTheBiker · 03-04-2010, 03:00 AM

ouch. I'm not worried though. my vehicle's maximum speed with the throttle buried in the floorboard is 73mph on flat ground. MAYBE 74 with a tail wind. nevermind the fact that I dont live in georgia.

quackPOT · 03-04-2010, 03:10 AM

Super speeding should be defined as traveling at least 100 MPH, anything less is just speeding IMHO (assuming it is done on a highway)

derf · 03-04-2010, 09:12 AM

Driving down to FL last year I was doing over 80 on the highway through GA, and I was the slow one....

karl_1052 · 03-04-2010, 09:15 AM

that is weak!

Ontario kicks Georgias ass in superspeeder fines.

the chi · 03-04-2010, 09:49 AM

Damn, thats pretty crappy. Im a little confused tho. So they are saying someone going 81 in a 70 or 75 is now a super speeder?

Particle Man · 03-04-2010, 09:56 AM

Having sat in traffic in Atlanta I often find it difficult to get to 15 much less 80

wildchild · 03-04-2010, 10:03 AM

i have had a few tickets in GA over the years. I thought they substituted revenue just by having 8 cops spaced a half mile apart on the highway.

I will say that now days I don't speed much. the fines they are trying to get are insane. every state and local PD is looking to bump up fines one way or another.

smileyman · 03-04-2010, 10:37 AM

In AR anything over 25mph of the posted limit gets a reckless driving charge as an option. If you are driving that fast in a group ride scenario, the trooper can issue a racing on the highway fine on top of that. So you can go up to about a grand in fines for crossing the wrong officer...

shmike · 03-04-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

Driving down to FL last year I was doing over 80 on the highway through GA, and I was the slow one....

Yeah, that isn't super speeding.

That's barely speeding.

Here, 50 over is a $1k fine. I don't like the law but that is a hell of a lot easier to justify than calling 80mph a super speed.

03-04-2010, 02:38 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Super Speeders in GA bewarned! Harsher Penalties for ‘Super Speeders’ in Georgia. With costs continually increasing, many states are finding creative ways to supplement their incomes and fund their budgets. Georgia is no different, and its method of supplementing the state income has been to implement harsher penalties for traffic offenders. One such penalty is a new traffic law called HB610, or the ‘Super Speeder’ law. The Super Speeder law which became effective January 1, 2010 is aimed at curtailing excessive speeding on the highways and byways of Georgia. As such, anyone caught driving at a speed of 80 mph or more on any road in Georgia, be it highway or otherwise, will be classified as a super speeder and be subject to penalties under the law. Additionally, anyone guilty of driving at a speed of 75 mph on a two-lane road will also be classified as a super speeder and be subject to the penalties outlined therein. The penalty associated with the offense of breaking the law has been judged by many as being excessive or harsh. This, as anyone found guilty of being a super speeder will be required to pay a state fee of $200.00. This fee is in addition to the cost of the speeding ticket, whatever that cost may be. Additionally, failure to pay this state fee will result in an additional fine of fifty dollars, and the suspension of driving privileges and license. It must also be noted that the super speeder fine cannot be paid at the same time that the speeding ticket is paid, as the Department of Driver Services has to wait on notification from the relevant officials. These official s have a ten day window, after the initial ticket has been paid, within which to notify the DDS. The DDS then has thirty days in which to inform the offending motorist, by mail of the fee charged under the Super Speeder law. Only then can this fee be paid. As such, it is imperative that drivers who run afoul of the law keep their mailing addresses current, or they may find themselves in even greater trouble. The state has defended this aggressive move, stating that these stiffer penalties should serve to discourage speeding along its roadways. State legislatures argue that this will lead to a reduction in road accidents and fatalities. Their defense also cites the fact that they will be using the income generated from this new road law to fund their trauma network, which is a system of emergency rooms and ambulance services used as first response for accidents within the state of Georgia. Therefore, not only are they staunching the high incidence of speeding and speed related accidents, but they are also helping to save the lives of those unfortunate enough to be adversely affected by accidents within the state of Georgia. Since the state department has cited its expected income from the Super Speeder law as being approximately $23 million per year, it is obvious that they expect quite a number of persons to break this new law, and they are ready and waiting to catch them when they do, and make them pay. The question is this; will you be one of those who will have to pay the fine for being a super speeder? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

03-04-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Driving down to FL last year I was doing over 80 on the highway through GA, and I was the slow one.... __________________

03-04-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	that is weak! Ontario kicks Georgias ass in superspeeder fines. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

03-04-2010, 09:56 AM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Having sat in traffic in Atlanta I often find it difficult to get to 15 much less 80 __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-04-2010, 10:37 AM	#9
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	In AR anything over 25mph of the posted limit gets a reckless driving charge as an option. If you are driving that fast in a group ride scenario, the trooper can issue a racing on the highway fine on top of that. So you can go up to about a grand in fines for crossing the wrong officer... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-04-2010, 03:00 AM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	ouch. I'm not worried though. my vehicle's maximum speed with the throttle buried in the floorboard is 73mph on flat ground. MAYBE 74 with a tail wind. nevermind the fact that I dont live in georgia.

03-04-2010, 03:10 AM	#3
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	Super speeding should be defined as traveling at least 100 MPH, anything less is just speeding IMHO (assuming it is done on a highway)

03-04-2010, 10:03 AM	#8
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i have had a few tickets in GA over the years. I thought they substituted revenue just by having 8 cops spaced a half mile apart on the highway. I will say that now days I don't speed much. the fines they are trying to get are insane. every state and local PD is looking to bump up fines one way or another.