A 20-year-old driver was sentenced to 18 days in jail after being arrested twice under Florida’s super speeder law, with the second arrest occurring when he drove 117 mph in a 70 mph zone in Manatee County. Court records from Seminole County show the driver was first pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol in July when a trooper was conducting speed enforcement on I-4 near mile marker 91. An arrest report states the trooper’s radar received a readout speed of 100 mph.
“He’s already got a 93 in a 65,” the trooper can be heard saying in video obtained by News 6. “He’s had, like, one, two, three tickets last year. Already has one this year.” The trooper tells the 20-year-old driver about Florida’s law before placing him in handcuffs and into the back of the patrol car.
“Oh my god! I’ve never been in this position before. I’m so scared,” the driver can be heard saying in the video from the backseat. The driver also starts to ask the trooper questions about his bond and his record. “That goes on the public record, yeah?” he can be heard saying in the video.
“Probably,” the trooper replies. “You’ve got to slow it down now. The state of Florida doesn’t play anymore. You should have learned that with your last two speeding tickets that you had, you know.” Court records show the 20-year-old bonded out, and his case was resolved in less than a month with a plea, six months of probation and deferred adjudication.
Florida’s super speeder law went into effect on July 1, 2025, targeting drivers who exceed the speed limit by 50 mph or more or drive 100 mph or more. The law carries criminal penalties including mandatory court appearances and potential jail time. Minutes after the law went into effect, Florida Highway Patrol pulled over a driver going 104 mph in a 70-mph zone in Orange County, marking the first recorded super speeder case under the new law.
In late December, records show the same Seminole County driver was arrested again on a charge of dangerous excessive speed - excess of the speed limit at 100 mph or more in Manatee County. An FHP citation for that offense documents an unlawful speed of 117 mph in a 70 mph zone. A warrant for his arrest was issued out of Seminole County once again for violating probation in the previous case, court documents show.
This time, the driver was held without a bond. Court records show that, after a hearing, he was sentenced to jail for 18 days - with credit for 18 days - and admitted to violation of probation. He was adjudicated of the speeding charge and released, according to the records.
Under the law, someone who commits dangerous excessive speeding can be punished by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of $500 for a first offense. A second offense could result in up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000. Additionally, a repeat offense within five years could result in revocation of that person’s driver’s license for up to a year.
Anyone cited for exceeding the speed limit by 50 mph or more is required to appear in court under Florida Statutes Section 316.1922. Unlike regular speeding tickets, these citations cannot be settled online or by mail, and failing to appear can result in additional legal issues. Even a first conviction creates a criminal record, which can impact employment, housing, and professional licenses.
Since Florida’s crackdown on super speeders started in July, hundreds of people have been arrested all over Central Florida for driving dangerously fast. The law reinforces the state’s commitment to curbing reckless driving and improving public safety on Florida roadways. For personal injury cases, a super speeder citation adds weight to claims of negligence or reckless behavior when seeking compensation for crash victims.