Florida Cracks Down on Super Speeders with New Arrest Law for Speeds Over 100 MPH

New Law Targets Super Speeders

• 🚨 Florida police are implementing a crackdown on super speeders driving over 100 mph.
• ⚖️ A new law allows cops to arrest drivers caught exceeding 100 mph, moving beyond just issuing tickets.

Enforcement and Driver Excuses

• 🚓 During a ride-along with the Florida Highway Patrol, officers encountered drivers significantly over the speed limit.
• 💬 Common excuses for speeding included having an appointment with a barber, highlighting a disregard for safety.
• 📈 Troopers emphasize that speed kills, with one driver clocked at 107 mph and another at 121 mph.

Tragic Consequences of Speeding

• 💔 A grieving mother shares how her son was killed by a super speeder doing 100 mph in a 25 mph zone.
• 😥 Another mother recounts losing her son to a super speeder while he was walking home from school.
• 🙏 Victims' families advocate for safe streets for everyone, whether walking, biking, or driving.

Innovative Speed Prevention Technology

• 💡 Families for Safe Streets is campaigning for the adoption of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology.
• 🔒 This device prevents drivers from exceeding the posted speed limit, regardless of how hard the pedal is pressed.
• 🚗 A test of the ISA demonstrated its effectiveness, preventing the car from accelerating beyond the limit.