Many drivers assume paying a speeding ticket is the easiest route, but in Georgia, a conviction means accumulating points on your license, drastically increased insurance premiums, and the risk of license suspension—especially if you are cited under the severe Super Speeder Law. James E. Kee & Associates doesn't just process tickets; we aggressively defend drivers to minimize long-term damage, striving to reduce the charge, prevent points, and save you money for years to come.
In Georgia, not all speeding tickets are equal. The financial and legal risks scale sharply depending on how fast you were driving.
Points are added to your license upon conviction. The accumulation of these points is what leads to the most serious consequences:
| Speed Over Limit | Points Assessed |
| 15-18 mph over | 2 points |
| 19-23 mph over | 3 points |
| 24-33 mph over | 4 points |
| 34+ mph over | 6 points (Super Speeder Territory) |
Crucial Risk: Accumulating 15 points in any 24-month period leads to an automatic license suspension. For drivers under the age of 21, a single conviction for a 4-point offense (24 mph over) can result in an immediate license suspension.
The Super Speeder Law ($O.C.G.A. 40-6-189$) adds a massive financial penalty on top of your local fine.
CDL Alert: Speeding 15 mph or more over the limit is classified as a Serious Traffic Violation for CDL holders. Two convictions within three years can lead to a 60-day disqualification of your commercial driving privileges.
We don't rely on luck; we rely on forensic investigation and strategic negotiation to protect your record.
The State's case depends entirely on the accuracy and proper use of speed detection technology. We meticulously challenge the evidence presented by the arresting officer:
• Device Accuracy: We investigate the use of RADAR or LIDAR technology. Was the device properly calibrated on the date of the stop? Is the calibration certificate valid?
• Officer Certification: Was the officer certified and trained to properly use the specific speed detection device?
• Legal Stop: Was the traffic stop itself based on reasonable suspicion, or was it an illegal stop?
Our main objective is to eliminate the points and Super Speeder designation.
• Goal: Work closely with prosecutors in specific local and state courts to negotiate the charge down to a non-reportable offense (such as a basic equipment violation) or a no-point offense (such as "Too Fast for Conditions"), minimizing the long-term impact on your license and insurance.
Fighting a ticket effectively requires more than knowing the law—it requires knowing the local courts and their personnel.
We know the local court rules and the specific plea bargaining policies regarding speeding tickets.
We regularly defend clients in the most active jurisdictions across Metro Atlanta:
• Municipal Courts: (e.g., Sandy Springs, Roswell, Decatur) which often have unique rules for reduced pleas.
• State Courts: (e.g., Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett) for higher-speed or complex citations.
• Jurisdictional Expertise: We are familiar with the specific prosecutors who handle traffic cases on high-volume interstate corridors like I-85, I-75, I-285, and GA-400.
Choosing a specialized firm is an investment that pays off by protecting your driving privileges and your wallet.
• Focus Entity: We are traffic law specialists—we don't handle divorce or real estate; we focus intensely on saving your license and defending your criminal/traffic record.
• Cost Savings Entity: While legal fees are involved, the long-term savings from avoiding years of increased insurance premiums (often hundreds or thousands of dollars) and preventing the mandatory $\$200$ Super Speeder fee often far outweigh the cost of defense.
Do not accept the points and fees associated with a conviction. A strong, specialist defense can prevent a minor ticket from becoming a major financial and licensing problem that affects you for years.
Don't let a CDL ticket disrupt your career and financial stability. A seemingly minor traffic violation can snowball into serious consequences, potentially leading to disqualification from driving or even losing your CDL entirely. This could happen due to offenses like operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license, accumulating points from speeding tickets, violations related to logbooks, DUIs, dispensing of a controlled substance, being convicted of two serious traffic offenses, failing to obey traffic control devices or even the commission of a felony. These consequences can land you in traffic court and disqualify you, which could jeopardize your commercial driving privileges. Contact James E. Kee & Associates law firm today for a free consultation with an experienced Georgia Commercial Driver License (CDL) ticket lawyer. We'll fight tirelessly to protect your CDL and ensure you can get back on the road safely and legally. Call a ticket lawyer from James E. Kee & Associates today at (404) 870-6719 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free consultation. We understand that facing a CDL ticket can be a daunting experience. Our CDL ticket and speeding ticket lawyers are here to help throughout local Georgia courts.
