Florida enforces tougher penalties for excessive speeding
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In St. Johns, deputies recently pulled over a driver clocked at 115 mph in a 70 mph area on I-95, a violation newly subject to harsher consequences under updated legislation.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Florida’s new Excessive Speeding Law is already making an impact on the roads. 

According to St. Johns County deputies, a driver was recently stopped while traveling 115 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-95, an infraction now facing stricter penalties as per current law.

The driver confessed to speeding because he claimed to be “hungry” and was found without a valid driver’s license. This escalated the situation from a mere traffic ticket to multiple charges leading to arrest.

Effective since July, the revised law imposes criminal consequences for “dangerous excessive speeding.” This applies to those driving 50 mph over the speed limit, exceeding 35 mph on local roads, or surpassing 100 mph while maneuvering in traffic.

First-time violators can receive up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. Repeat offenders risk six months in jail, fines up to $1,000, and a license suspension for 180 days.

Deputies warn that the law is about more than punishment—it’s about preventing deadly crashes.

“Had he lost control or braked suddenly, it could have resulted in a severe accident,” states Sgt. Bobby Kukkar. “That’s the danger of being a ‘super speeder’—posing a threat to everyone on the road.”

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office says the message is simple: obey the speed limit, stay safe, and don’t risk your life—or anyone else’s—by driving dangerously fast.

“We all know when we get on the roads, the flow of traffic sometimes dictates what the speed limit is,” Kukkar added. “But there is still a posted speed limit. Just know that if you decide to speed there are deputies like myself and him that will catch you.”

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