A Georgia driver, Brantley May, claims he was unjustly issued a “super-speeder” ticket by a Georgia State Patrol officer while driving his Tesla Cybertruck. According to May, the officer cited him for traveling at 89 mph, exceeding the 85 mph threshold for a “super-speeder” fine, while his cruise control was set at 82 mph. This incident has raised questions about potential targeting or malfunctioning speed detection equipment.
May recounted the incident in a Facebook post, stating he was driving on a rural interstate highway with cruise control engaged at 82 mph, exceeding the posted 70 mph speed limit. He observed a State Patrol vehicle ahead of him, traveling at a similar speed. The officer then moved to the right lane, allowing May to pass. Subsequently, the officer activated his lights and pulled May over, alleging he was traveling at 89 mph.
The “super-speeder” designation in Georgia carries an additional $200 penalty on top of standard speeding fines. May expressed concern about potentially losing his license if he doesn’t pay the fine and associated costs. He disputes the officer’s claim, asserting his cruise control was set at 82 mph throughout the encounter. May has since attempted to calculate his speed based on dashcam footage, estimating it at approximately 82 mph based on distance markers on the highway.
May now faces a decision whether to contest the ticket in court, potentially incurring additional legal expenses, or to pay the fine and accept the consequences. The speed limit on rural interstates in Georgia is 70 mph, meaning May was already exceeding the limit. A “super-speeder” fine is applied to drivers exceeding 75 mph on a two-lane road or 85 mph on any other road or highway. The incident has sparked debate online, with some suggesting potential targeting due to the vehicle type and others pointing to the driver’s admission of speeding.
