Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida drivers will face serious criminal consequences for extreme speeding under a new law known as “dangerous excessive speeding.” Enacted through House Bill 351, the law will be codified as Florida Statute 316.1922 and represents a significant change in how the state handles the most dangerous speeding behaviors. You can see the bill and the language here.

If you thought there was a traffic infraction covering every aspect of driving in Florida, you overlooked extreme speeding. For all of Florida history excessive speeding, even at high levels, was a civil infraction. But this has just been changed with the passage of this new law. Like it or not Florida has codified something that in the past could only be criminal if it was attached to other behaviors like disregard for persons or property.

If you want to learn the details of the new Florida criminal speeding law read on.

What Is “Dangerous Excessive Speeding”?

The new statute targets two specific types of high-risk speeding behavior:

• Driving 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit.
• Driving 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of people or property, or interferes with other vehicles.

Criminal Penalties – Not Just a Traffic Ticket

Unlike typical speeding violations handled as civil infractions under Florida Statute 316.183, this new law imposes criminal penalties that can include jail time, fines, and even license revocation for repeat offenses:

• First Offense: Up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both.
• Second or Subsequent Offense: Up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
• Repeat Offenses Within 5 Years: A conviction for a second or subsequent offense within five years of a prior will also result in a driver’s license revocation for 180 days to 1 year.

Key Takeaways for Florida Drivers

• This law raises the stakes for high-speed driving, moving certain speeding cases into the realm of criminal defense.
• A citation under Florida Statute 316.1922 will require a mandatory court appearance and could have long-term impacts on your driving record and personal freedom.
• The law underscores Florida’s increasing focus on traffic safety and deterrence of reckless driving behavior.

If you or someone you know is facing charges under this new law—or any serious traffic offense—it’s critical to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Early legal intervention can make a substantial difference in how these cases are resolved.

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