Georgia has landed among the toughest states in the country for traffic enforcement, ranking No. 2 nationwide in a new study published by Forbes.
According to the report, based on research from Davidoff Law Personal Injury Lawyers, Georgia drivers face some of the steepest penalties in the U.S., especially for speeding violations and DUI offenses.
"[Georgia and Illinois] have the strictest traffic laws in the nation, and violations can be very costly, a new study shows," Forbes wrote.
Here's what we know.
How much could you pay in Georgia for speeding?
The study found that Georgia’s most common speeding fine can cost up to $500, and 11% of drivers in the state have a speeding ticket on their record, one of the highest rates in the country.
Georgia's DUI laws
Georgia also enforces strict rules when it comes to driving under the influence. A first-time DUI conviction in the state results in an automatic one-year license suspension, no exceptions.
That's among the harshest penalties in the U.S., putting Georgia in the company of Illinois and Indiana when it comes to strict DUI enforcement.
What states have the strictest traffic laws?
Illinois took the top spot for strictest traffic laws, with fines reaching up to $1,500 for drivers caught going 26–34 mph over the limit.
Here are other rankings:
No. 2: Georgia
No. 3: Indiana
No. 4: Vermont
No. 5: Connecticut
No. 6: Tennessee
No. 7: New Jersey
No. 8: West Virginia and Hawaii
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia among strictest states for speeding fines and DUI penalties
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