How much is a speeding ticket in Georgia? Here's how it compares to other states

Desmond Milligan · August 13

If you’re caught driving 10 miles per hour over the speed limit in Georgia, expect to pay a minimum of $84, including both the fine and standard court fees.

This means that Georgia is lower than the national average ($130), but it's not the cheapest. Here's more.

What is the cheapest state in the US for a speeding ticket?

A Speed Limit 45 sign stands alongside N.C. 251 in Marshall, where cyclists Jacob “Jake” Hill and Leonard “Lennie” Antonelli were fatally struck by a dump truck July 1.

New Mexico and Nebraska are tied for the lowest minimum fines at just $25. Other states that follow include:

Montana: $40
North Dakota: $40

What is the most expensive state in the US for a speeding ticket?

California leads the pack with a minimum cost of $234. Other states that follow include:

Arizona: $231
Nevada: $223
Texas: $223

Methodology

The data used in this comparison comes from FinanceBuzz, which compiled the minimum speeding ticket cost in each U.S. state for drivers going 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

Each state's figure includes both:

The base fine for the violation
Standard court or administrative fees

The numbers reflect publicly available data as of 2024, and they aim to show the minimum financial penalty a typical driver might face for a first-time offense, not including potential surcharges, points on a license, or increased insurance rates.

Fines can vary by jurisdiction, city and county.

For more information, visit visualcapitalist.com/mapped-speeding-ticket-costs-by-state.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Speeding ticket cost in Georgia. How much is the fine for going too fast?

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