Mark the date and slow down. Jan. 1, 2010 is the day Georgia’s new ‘Super Speeder Law’ goes into effect.

The new law, HB 160, approved by the Georgia Legislature adds another $200 state fee for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 or more on any two lane roads or 85 and over anywhere in Georgia. The new state fees will be in addition to any local fines imposed in the jurisdiction where the speeding offense occurs.

Formal notice of the ‘Super Speeder” fine will come from the Department of Driver Services after local officials have sent the department notice of the speeding conviction. Failure to pay the ‘Super Speeder’ fee will result in an additional $50 fine and the suspension of the offender’s driving privileges.

Fees derived from the ‘Super Speeder Law’ will be used to help fund the state’s trauma hospital network.