Georgia Radar Gun Calibration

Did you know that as of January 1, 2010, drivers in Georgia now face harsher penalties for excessive speeding? Courtesy of the new Super Speeder Law, individuals driving above 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any other road will be fined an additional $200 for the violation—in addition to the standard citation fee, which can range anywhere from $150 to over $400!

In addition to the increased fee, drivers convicted of super speeding may also be required to enroll in a defensive driving class, lose their driving privileges, and even face up to a year in jail. And once the sentence is served, the consequences are far from over.

In the eyes of the law, a super speeding violation is equivalent to a reckless driving offense, which is a type of a criminal misdemeanor—meaning a super speeding conviction will not only show up on your driving record, but also on your criminal record. Furthermore, once your insurance company finds out about your super speeding conviction, you may find it difficult to obtain coverage. In fact, if the insurer doesn’t drop you altogether, your premium will cost you much more than what you were charged prior to your conviction.

As a result of the increased consequences drivers now face, it is more important than ever for police officers to maintain an appropriate Georgia radar gun calibration. If an officer fails to maintain a properly calibrated radar, or laser, gun, the device may not deliver an accurate reading. Georgia police officers are responsible for maintaining any type of electronic speed-monitoring device that they use.

If you were recently charged with super speeding, it is important to understand the penalties you are facing as a result of this new law. Before you decide to pay the fine, you should first discuss your case with an experienced traffic lawyer.

The right attorney will evaluate the officer’s maintenance logs to ensure he or she properly maintained proper Georgia radar gun calibration records, and verify whether the device was used correctly when your speed was monitored. If any mistakes are found, your case may be dismissed without any ramifications to your wallet or driving record.

Don’t let one mistake impact your future. Contact attorneys J. Lee Webb and Larry Kohn to fight for you. As two of Georgia’s most experienced speeding ticket attorneys, we may be able to help reduce or even eliminate the super speeding charges against you. Call us today to discuss your case.