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What is the speed limit in Georgia?
I’m driving to Georgia to visit my parents for a few weeks, and I want to familiarize myself with the driving laws before going. What are the speed limits on Georgia roads?
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Familiarizing yourself with the driving laws in
Georgia
is a great idea to stay safe on the road. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits in Georgia are as follows:- 30 mph in urban or residential areas
- 35 mph on unpaved county roads
- 70 mph on rural interstates
- 65 mph on urban interstates or a multi-lane divided highway
- 55 mph in all other areas
While speeding may be prohibited in Georgia, did you know that driving too slowly is, too? Drivers are prohibited from operating a vehicle at such a slow speed as to interfere with the normal and reasonable flow of traffic, except when a reduced speed sign is posted.
But if you’re caught exceeding the speed limit, here’s what you can expect to pay for a first offense:
- 1 to 4 mph over the posted limit: $0
- 5 to 10 mph over the posted limit: $25
- 11 to 14 mph over the posted limit: $100
- 15 to 18 mph over the posted limit: $125
- 19 to 23 mph over the posted limit: $150
- 24 to 33 mph over the posted limit: $500
And there’s also the
Georgia Super Speeder
ticket—an additional $200 fine issued on top of a regular speeding violation for any driver going over 75 mph on a two-lane road or 85 mph on a highway or road with more than two lanes.Although a fine may not seem like the worst penalty, a speeding ticket can affect your insurance rates. The average insurance rate increase after a Super Speeder is about $1,000 yearly. But luckily,
Jerry
can help you find the best insurance rate, even with a speeding ticket on your record. Jerry finds and compares quotes from over 50 top insurance providers to get you the lowest rate on the coverage you need. When you shop with Jerry, you could save over $800 a year on car insurance!
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