Florida's New 'Super Speeder' Law: Criminal Charges for Excessive Speeding

Florida's Super Speeder Law

• 🎯 A new law in Florida, effective July 2025, makes excessive speeding a criminal offense.
• ⚡ Drivers exceeding 100 mph or 50 mph over the posted speed limit now face arrestable charges.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚓 Law enforcement agencies are actively using this law, with some agencies quickly stopping and arresting drivers.
• ⛓️ Officers are taking alleged leadfoot drivers to jail, with bonds set for release.
• ⚖️ The law provides law enforcement with a tool to remove reckless drivers from the highway.

Driver Excuses and Demographics

• 💈 Some drivers offer outrageous excuses, including appointments with barbers or needing to catch flights.
• 🏃 Olympic track star Shaie Richardson was among those facing charges for driving 104 mph.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Court records show a range of offenders, from habitual offenders fleeing police at high speeds to teens trying to return to work on time.
• 🤷 Many alleged super speeders claimed they didn't realize they were going so fast.

Penalties and Impact

• 💰 Violations can result in up to 30 days in jail, or 90 days for repeat offenders.
• 💸 Fines can reach up to $1,000.
• 🚗 Taking someone off the road and to jail is seen as a more significant penalty than a simple ticket.
• 📈 Approximately 2,000 drivers have been criminally charged under the new law.