5/15/09-Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law a bill increasing maximum speeding penalties.
Previously HB160, the new law tacks $200 fines onto traffic tickets for “super speeders.” Penalties could be applied to those caught driving more than 85 mph on interstates and four-lane roads, or more than 75 mph on two-lane roads. It takes effect Jan. 1.
Repeat offenders would face escalating fees to reinstate suspended licenses. In addition to the $200 fine, they would pay an extra $100 after a second offense and another $200 after a third offense. The fees for repeat offenses take effect July 1, 2010.
It is estimated the changes will raise $31 million annually. Perdue will recommend putting the additional revenue toward helping hospitals maintain emergency rooms and improve trauma care in rural areas of the state.

4/22/09-The Legislature advanced a bill to Gov. Sonny Perdue’s desk that would increase maximum speeding penalties.
HB160 would tack $200 fines onto traffic tickets for “super speeders.” Penalties could be applied to those caught driving more than 85 mph on interstates and four-lane roads, or more than 75 mph on two-lane roads.
Repeat offenders would face escalating fees to reinstate suspended licenses. In addition to the $200 fine, they would pay an extra $100 after a second offense and another $200 after a third offense.
It is estimated the changes would raise $31 million annually. The additional revenue is intended to be used to help hospitals maintain emergency rooms and improve trauma care in rural areas.
For bill status, call 404-656-5015.