Florida Super Speeder Law: Over 100 Drivers Arrested in Central Florida Under Tough New Law
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA — Just three months after Florida’s “Super Speeder” law went into effect, authorities have already arrested more than 100 drivers across Central Florida for dangerous, high-speed violations, according to a new FOX 35 Orlando investigation.
Law Targets Extreme Speeding
The Super Speeder Law, officially House Bill 351, was enacted on June 1, 2025, to curb deadly crashes caused by excessive speeding on Florida’s highways.
Under the new law, anyone caught driving more than 100 mph or 50 mph above the posted speed limit can be arrested on the spot, have their vehicle towed, and must appear in court.
Penalties include:
- First offense: Up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
- Second offense: Up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
- Repeat violations within 5 years: Driver’s license suspension for 6 to 12 months.
The law was introduced after a sharp increase in fatal crashes involving speeds above 100 mph, especially among young male drivers aged 18–30.
Central Florida Arrests Surge
In the first three months alone, law enforcement agencies reported the following Super Speeder arrests:
- Orange County: 68
- Seminole County: 22
- Volusia County: 10
- Brevard County: 9
- Flagler County: 5
- Osceola County: 4
That brings the total to 118 arrests between June and September 2025.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said the crackdown is working as intended.
“When you’re going over 100 miles an hour — when you go 50 miles over the posted speed limit — people are going to die,” Mina said. “You’re not going to survive that crash, and neither will the people you hit.”
He added, “My hope is that year over year, we’ll see these high-speed cases and traffic fatalities go down.”
Some Drivers Gave Wild Excuses
Law enforcement agencies shared bodycam footage from several Super Speeder stops on social media — revealing drivers offering bizarre reasons for their reckless behavior.
- July 2 (I-4, Orange County): Driver arrested at 104 mph, claiming he was “late for a meeting.”
- July 14 (SR-528, Orange County): Driver clocked at 116 mph in a 65 zone, said he was “testing the car’s limits.”
- July 16 (I-4, Seminole County): Woman caught driving 113 mph in a 60 zone, told officers she was “picking up her dog.”
- July 20 (SR-417, Orlando): Another driver hit 113 mph, reportedly trying to “beat the rain.”
- July 20 (I-4, Seminole County): Man clocked at 155 mph, told police he “didn’t realize how fast” he was going.
- Aug. 29 (Alafaya Trail, Orlando): Driver arrested after going 103 mph in a 45 mph zone — with three children in the car, including an unrestrained 8-month-old.
Officials Say Fatalities Are the Focus
Authorities say the ultimate goal of the Super Speeder law is not to make arrests, but to save lives.
Florida ranked among the top five states for fatal crashes involving excessive speed in 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Data showed that drivers going over 100 mph were five times more likely to die in a crash than those obeying posted limits.
“We’re not out here trying to fill jails,” Sheriff Mina said. “We’re trying to stop families from losing loved ones to completely preventable tragedies.”
Law Enforcement to Continue Crackdown
Officials say that state troopers will continue conducting speed enforcement operations through the fall, focusing on Interstate 4, State Road 528, and other major Central Florida highways.
The Florida Highway Patrol has also partnered with the Department of Transportation to increase speed camera coverage and install new digital speed display boards in high-risk areas.
“We’re seeing drivers slow down when they realize this law is serious,” one FHP spokesperson said. “We’re not issuing warnings — we’re making arrests.”
Public Reaction
While many Floridians support the law, some argue that jail time for speeding is excessive.
Others, like Jennifer McCabe of Kissimmee, say it’s long overdue.
“I’ve seen people doing 120 down I-4 like it’s a racetrack,” she said. “If this saves one family from losing a loved one, it’s worth it.”
As Florida continues to battle reckless driving on its highways, officials say more data will be released in early 2026 to assess the law’s impact on crash deaths.
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