Frustrated with all the slow drivers here in Florida? Retirees driving Miss. Daisy in front of you? You are ready to put the pedal to the metal and speed past them all…so you do!
Unbeknownst to you, the police are monitoring the road that you are now speeding on. You get pulled over and are shocked to find out that your excessive speed has landed you with a trip to jail.
Effective July 1, 2025, the “Super Speeder” law (House Bill 351) was enacted. This law turns excessive speeding from a civil infraction to a criminal offense. Instead of just getting a ticket and facing points on your license, your excessive speeding has now become a crime.
The law makes driving 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit or driving 100 mph or more a criminal offense. This law applies to all roads in the state of Florida. The penalties for being charged with the “super speeder” law can include:
- Having to appear in court
- Increased fines
- Potential jail time
For a first conviction, you could face up to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine or both. A second conviction can mean up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both. Your driving privileges can be revoked for at least 180 days till up to a year. A repeat offender could face five years of a revoked license. Drivers could also be arrested, have their car impounded, have their license suspended or be subject to probation.
The Orlando Weekly states, “according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all U.S. traffic fatalities with nearly 12,000 deaths in the year 2023.” This law was enacted to help prevent injuries and deaths. Its goal is to slow down drivers to help keep everyone safe.
Since this law was enacted, over 500 arrests have been made in the state of Florida. More than 70 of these speeders were booked into the Orange County Jail. Because excessive speeding is now a criminal offense, drivers have been arrested and taken to jail. This is where 33rd Street Bail Bonds can help. Whether you are a tourist that wasn’t aware of the law or a local who is behind bars, we can assist you.
33rd Street Bail Bonds has been helping clients since 1971. All of our bail bond agents are experienced and knowledgeable. They can help you navigate the ins and outs of the bail bond process and answer your questions. We have bailed clients out of jail for numerous charges including excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI, assault, battery, and more. We have an agent available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and all year long. Please call us at 407-425-3303 to start the bail bond process.
The new “super speeder” law can land you with a criminal record, jail time, and fines. If you need help fast, please give us a call 24/7 at 407-425-3303. We are the name you can trust, call today!