New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers

State Attorney addresses 'super speeder' enforcement

State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida?s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The top prosecutor for Orange and Osceola counties is warning drivers to ease off the gas pedal or face serious consequences under a new state law which makes extreme speeding an arrestable offense.

What is Florida's new "super speeder" law?

The backstory:

Florida's "super speeder" law (HB 351) was enacted on July 1, 2025, as part of Florida’s broader effort to crack down on excessive speeding and reduce deadly highway crashes.

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Under the law, any driver caught going over 100 mph—or more than 50 mph above the posted speed limit—must attend a hearing with a designated official and may face the following penalties:

• First conviction: Up to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both.
• Second or subsequent conviction: Up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
• Repeat offenses within five years: Driving privileges revoked for at least 180 days, up to one year.

The highest posted speed limit in Florida is 70 mph.

You can read the law in its entirety here or in the document below:

What they're saying:

State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss Florida’s "super speeder" law, outlining enforcement efforts aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by excessive speeding and aggressive driving.

"Our office is committed to working hand in hand with law enforcement to make sure drivers who put others at risk face real consequences—especially when that driving results in the loss of life," Worrell said.

Big picture view:

The new law takes effect during one of the year’s busiest travel periods. AAA estimates more than 72 million Americans will travel by car over the July 4 holiday, with Orlando topping the list of domestic destinations. The Florida Department of Transportation has increased staffing and activated Road Ranger safety patrols to handle the volume and respond to incidents quickly.

State attorney to discuss ?super speeder? efforts

State Attorney Monique Worrell of Orange and Osceola counties will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss Florida?s ?super speeder? law. She will outline enforcement efforts aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by excessive speeding and aggressive driving. The news conference is set for 11 a.m.

How many arrests in Central Florida under the ‘super speeder’ law?

Local perspective:

In Central Florida, local law enforcement has arrested at least seven drivers under the new "super speeder" law. One driver was arrested on the very first day the law took effect after being caught driving 104 mph—more than 50 mph over the posted speed limit—on Interstate 4 in Orange County.

The drivers ranged in age from 20 to 32, and all were clocked at speeds over 100 mph, with the fastest recorded at 155 mph.

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