More than 4% of Georgia drivers have at least one ticket on their record, according to Insurify data, and a speeding ticket will increase your rates. In fact, the average cost of car insurance increases by about 26% after a ticket.
Beyond higher car insurance costs, drivers going 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph anywhere in the state face an additional $200 Super Speeder fee and potential license suspension.[1]
Auto-Owners, State Farm, and Country Financial offer the most competitive rates for Georgia drivers after a speeding violation. Here’s how much your rate could rise and how to lower your car insurance premiums after a ticket in Georgia.
A speeding ticket raises Georgia liability coverage costs to $197 per month, on average, and full-coverage costs to $328 per month.
Georgia drivers with a ticket pay $263 monthly on average, compared to $209 for people with a clean driving record.
Speeding less than 15 mph above the limit carries no points under Georgia law.
Cheapest car insurance after a speeding ticket in Georgia
Although a speeding ticket can raise your rates, comparison shopping can help you find the best car insurance and lower your premiums. Getting a speeding ticket can classify you as high-risk, but every insurer weighs speeding tickets differently, so rates can vary significantly between them.
For example, full coverage from Allstate averages $202 per month with a ticket, while the same coverage from State Farm costs $181 per month.
The table below compares average monthly quotes in Georgia for drivers with a speeding ticket.
Insurance Company | Average Full-Coverage Quote: With Clean Record | Average Full-Coverage Quote: With Speeding Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Owners | $133 | $174 |
| State Farm | $142 | $181 |
| Mile Auto | $154 | $188 |
| Country Financial | $144 | $196 |
| Allstate | $155 | $202 |
| USAA | $166 | $215 |
| Progressive | $220 | $277 |
| Mercury | $211 | $293 |
| Root | $224 | $299 |
| Safeco | $237 | $312 |
| Direct Auto | $270 | $340 |
| National General | $274 | $343 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $275 | $351 |
| Clearcover | $277 | $354 |
| GEICO | $278 | $365 |
| Bristol West | $292 | $369 |
| GAINSCO | $315 | $378 |
| Mendota | $336 | $423 |
| Trexis One | $341 | $429 |
| Nationwide | $343 | $446 |
| Trexis | $372 | $468 |
| The General | $350 | $470 |
| First Acceptance | $375 | $472 |
| Liberty Mutual | $381 | $487 |
Insurers use rating models, or formulas, to determine how risky someone is to insure. A speeding ticket increases that riskiness, but since companies use different rating models, the cheapest insurer for one driver may not be the best option for another. Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) recommends requesting a free quote from multiple car insurance companies before committing to a policy.[2]
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How much does a speeding ticket increase insurance in Georgia?
Georgia drivers see about a 26% increase in auto insurance premiums after a speeding ticket, according to Insurify data. That’s $66 more per month for full coverage and $40 more for state-minimum coverage.
How much your rate actually increases depends on your insurer’s rating model, your previous driving record, and the severity of the infraction. More serious traffic violations, like reckless driving, tend to carry heavier penalties than a standard speeding ticket.[3]
For example, if you get classified as a “super speeder” in Georgia, it’ll have a bigger effect on your rates than a smaller speeding ticket.
Driver Profile | Average Monthly Rate: Full Coverage | Average Monthly Rate: Liability Only |
|---|---|---|
| Clean record | $256 | $155 |
| Speeding ticket | $322 | $195 |
| Difference | $66 | $40 |
Not all insurers penalize equally for speeding tickets. Some even offer accident forgiveness coverage that protects you from premium increases after your first at-fault accident. This shows how shopping around may help keep your premiums lower after an incident.
Georgia DMV laws and how speeding tickets affect car insurance
When determining your premium, insurers review your motor vehicle record to assess your driving history, including traffic tickets. A speeding ticket in Georgia indicates riskier driving, which increases your car insurance rates.
Under the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) point system, accumulating 15 points within 24 months triggers a driver’s license suspension. Driving 15 to 18 mph above the speed limit adds two points, while speeding 34 mph or more adds six points. Improper passing carries four points, unlawfully passing a school bus adds six, and running a red light adds three.[4]
Driving under the influence (DUI) carries separate consequences under Georgia traffic laws — including a 12-month license suspension for your first offense — and has higher insurance rate increases than a standard speeding ticket. Drivers in metro areas like Atlanta pay higher base premiums, so points on your license may hit harder there than in small towns.
How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in Georgia?
The state of Georgia tracks points for 24 months. While they no longer count toward a suspension after that, the conviction remains visible on your record.[5]
Most insurers look back three to five years when reviewing your driving history. That means a speeding ticket can affect your insurance coverage and premiums for several years after the points expire.
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How to lower your car insurance rate after a speeding ticket in Georgia
Although a speeding ticket can increase your auto insurance costs, you have ways to lower your premiums:
Compare quotes across insurers
Georgia’s OCI recommends requesting quotes from multiple car insurance companies to find the best rate. With more than1,800 licensed insurers in the state, you have plenty of insurance options after a speeding ticket.
Take a defensive driving course before your court date
Completing a Georgia DDS-certified six-hour driver improvement course before your court appearance reduces your fines by 20% with zero points assessed against your license.
Reduce existing license points
You can reduce up to seven points from your license every five years by taking a DDS-approved defensive driving course for $95.
Ask your insurer about discounts
Georgia law requires insurers to offer good student discounts. The OCI lists several other car insurance discounts to ask about, including savings for low mileage, multiple vehicles, and anti-theft devices.
Raise your deductible
Georgia’s OCI recommends a higher deductible to lower your insurance premiums. Just make sure you can cover the out-of-pocket costs if you need to file a claim.
Speeding tickets and car insurance in Georgia FAQs
The information below can help you understand how a speeding ticket affects your car insurance premiums in Georgia.
How much will your insurance go up after a speeding ticket in Georgia?
A speeding ticket in Georgia can increase costs by 26%. On average, liability insurance costs increase by $40 per month, and full coverage increases by $66 per month.
What type of tickets don’t affect insurance in Georgia?
Non-moving violations, such as parking tickets, don’t appear on Georgia’s point schedule. These types of convictions typically won’t affect your car insurance rates, though it can vary by insurer.
How do license points affect your insurance in Georgia?
Georgia’s points system assigns two to six points per moving violation, depending on severity. Insurers can see those convictions on your motor vehicle record and use your driving history to assess your risk and set your premiums.
Sources
- Georgia Department of Driver Services. "Reinstatement FAQs - Super Speeder."
- Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. "Auto."
- Georgia Department of Driver Services. "Points and Points Reduction."
- Georgia Department of Driver Services. "Points Schedule."
- Georgia Department of Driver Services. "MVR - Driving History."
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 190 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
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