It’s not surprising that a driver who is speeding receives a fine for breaking the law. However, you wouldn’t expect the ticket to be for an eye-watering $1.48 million. The guy doesn’t have to worry about paying that massive amount, though.<\/p>\n
The Georgia State Patrol pulled over Connor Cato in September for going 90 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone. This violates the state’s Super Speeder Law that covers anyone going 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph on a highway. The alleged perpetrator must make a mandatory court appearance. The state also sends an e-citation for $999,999.99 plus other costs. The result is Cato getting a notification of a $1.48 million fine.<\/p>\n
The high amount is not actually enforced, according to a City of Savannah spokesperson speaking to WSAV News<\/em>. “The programmers who designed the software used the largest number possible because super speeder tickets are a mandatory court appearance and do not have a fine amount attached to them when issued by police,” the same spokesperson said. “Recorder\u2019s Court is working on adjusting the language in e-citations in order to avoid future confusion.”<\/p>\n The actual penalty for a speeding driver can’t be more than $1,000 plus fees.<\/p>\n The Super Speeder Law mandates that drivers pay any local fines for speeding plus an additional $200 fee. If a person doesn’t settle the ticket within 120 days, the state suspends the motorist’s license, and there’s an additional $50 charge. The fees collected help fund the trauma care hospital system in the state. The law went into effect on January 1, 2010. <\/p>\n