Florida’s “super speeder” law into effect on July 1, 2025, along with a slate of other new laws. And some people are learning about the law’s severe penalties the hard way.
Under the new law, drivers who exceed the posted speed limit by 50 mph or more, or drive over 100 mph, could face hefty fines and jail time after just one violation.
In its first month, the Florida Highway Patrol charged at least 70 people under the “super speeder” law. More than half of the drivers charged were clocked at driving over 100 mph, according to FHP.
One of Escambia County’s first arrests occurred near U.S. 98 and Chaseville St. on Sept. 13. FHP arrested a 42-year-old motorcyclist who was allegedly driving 94 mph on a 40 mph posted roadway.
Here’s what drivers need to know about Florida’s “super speeder” law.
What is Florida’s new ‘super speeder’ law?
The new law, which went into effect July 1, does the following:
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Creates the crime of “dangerous excessive speeding” as anyone operating a motor vehicle:
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In excess of the speed limit by 50 mph or more
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At 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other persons or property or interferes with the operation of any vehicle
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Adds penalties for dangerous excessive speeding:
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First conviction: Imprisonment for up to 30 days or a fine of $500 or both
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Second or subsequent conviction: Imprisonment for up to 90 days or fine of $1,000 or both
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Convictions of dangerous excessive speeding within five years of a prior conviction will result in the driver’s license getting revoked for at least 180 days but not more than one year.
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Requires a mandatory hearing before a court official for anyone driving more than 50 mph over the speed limit
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Allows the law enforcement officer to decide the appropriate civil penalty for anyone driving more than 30 mph or 50 mph over the limit
What are the fines for speeding in Florida?
According to Florida Statute 318.18:
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1-5 mph over the limit: Warning
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6-9 mph over the limit: $25
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10-14 mph over the limit: $100
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15-19 mph over the limit: $150
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20-29 mph over the limit: $175
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30 mph over the limit and above: $250
However, each county or municipality can decide its own traffic fines, which can be higher. Fines are also increased, sometimes dramatically, for repeated offenses or for speeding through school zones, toll booths or construction zones. Fines will also increase if you commit other violations while speeding or if you are involved in an accident.
Felony speeders can see fines of $1,000 or more, and repeat offenders may have their licenses suspended for up to a year.
Speeding also adds points on your license.
How many points do I get on my license for speeding in Florida?
When you get a speeding ticket in Florida, you also get points against your driving record. Get enough and your license will be suspended or revoked, but even before that points can mean increased insurance rates.
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Racing on highway (even as a passenger or someone involved in organizing it): 3 points
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Driving too fast for conditions: 3 points
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Speeding more than 50 mph over the limit: 4 points
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Reckless driving: 4 points
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Speeding that resulted in a crash: 6 points
Too many points bring penalties.
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12 points within 12 months: 30-day suspension
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18 points within 18 months: Three-month suspension
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24 points within 36 months: One-year suspension
You can avoid points on your license by attending an approved driver improvement school and paying a fee, but you can only do that once in any 12-month period and no more than five times in a lifetime.
You can check the current number of points on your license here.
What are the standard Florida speed limit laws?
According to the website floridacarlaws.com:
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30 mph: urban district or street
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55 mph: all roads and highways unless otherwise posted
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60 mph: two-lane sections of highways and freeways
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70 mph: freeways, interstate highways, and other roads if posted
Contributors: C.A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Florida ‘super speeder’ law threatens jail time for excessive speeders
