TMc993

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The Georgia House passed the so-called super-speeder bill this week. If you’re caught driving more than 85 mph on four lane roads and interstates or faster than 75 mph on two-lane roads you’ll face an extra $200 dollar fine and extra points on your license. This measure passed the House 113-53 and will now head to the Senate for a final vote before possibly heading to the Governor’s desk. Supporters say the bill could raise as much as $30 million a year which would go to a cash-starved trauma care network in Georgia. This is not the first year supporters have tried to pass this bill. Opponents call this just a new tax.

air eater

20 over here in Arizona, can get you a felony driving violation.
It is entirely up to the arresting officer. He can cuff you, tow your car, haul your *** in and make you post a bond if he is in such a mood. I'd gladly pay the extra cash if it saves a trip to jail.
My only brush with the law at over 100mph was in my M5 on a empty (except for the ambushing cop) on I40 at 10pm.
The stopping officer after runnning me and the car through the system found no tickets or warrants decided that since I was not endangering anyone else that he wrote me a warning for 84 in a 75.
I've cooled my heels a little since then.

timothymoffat

I hat money grabs trying to pose as safety enforcement.

race911

Never been tempted by a top speed run off of Yarnell hill? 25 years later, and it's still the fastest I've ever driven.............

FisterD

I have a Class A license, and I already get in more trouble than a Class C driver, even in my personal car! That really sucks.

slider172

The extra points are the issue for me. As long as they dont haul my ars to jail, I dont give a rip about an extra $200.
The insurance hike will hurt in the long haul much more!

TheOtherEric

I thought this thread was about some Georgian named Bill who drives so fast they call him Super Speeder.

air eater

Fond memories running down that hill.
Now we have to contend with portable photo units, instant on radar and many DPS patrolling that road.
I now have to head northeast out of Flagstaff and drive on the reservation roads.

jackb911

I hate politicians, and 'hate' is not a word I use lightly.

The GA legislature is also voting on a 7% (of the selling price) "title tax" on newly acquired vehicles, new or used.

race911

Soon to be 9.25% (or more, if your locality has even higher sales tax) here in CA! And the license fee will undoubtedly go higher than the .66 to 1.15% they just pushed through the budget.

insite

there will be a citizen's revolt. we georgians reserve the right to drive 95mph wherever the hell we want (except school zones). there's a reason GA-400 is called the indy 400.

ilikemy944

Hmm, extra $200 not too bad. How many points I wonder?
They were trying for an 85 auto felony at one point I believe.

I had a 79 in a 45. Oops, cost $105 and 4 points.

ga993

Thanks for the heads up (from a fellow GA400 user).

brucec59

Follow the money...

Hey, what about "Super Stupid Driver", or something like that that is actually a danger?!? I've been almost hit by people going very slow on city streets, parking lots, etc. Has nothing to do with speed.

Terry Adams

I would be ok with the extra $200 as a "voluntary tax". But the points ....

Insurance companies love it.