Florida Super Speeder Cases Top 2,700 in 2026
Florida law enforcement has recorded 2,721 super speeder cases statewide this year, with drivers offering unusual excuses during stops.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
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Florida law enforcement recorded 2,721 super speeder cases statewide between January 1 and September 1, 2026. The state's super speeder law, in effect since July 1, 2025, allows arrests of drivers going 50 mph or more over the limit.
Why it matters
The law targets extreme speeding that officers say causes preventable crashes and fatalities. Officers patrolling Florida roads cite the goal of preventing future tragedies caused by speeding.
Jacksonville police clocked one driver at 111 mph, while a Lee County trooper stopped two drivers recorded at 90 mph and 91 mph on Colonial Boulevard. A second super speeding offense can bring up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
The players
David Blake
Florida Highway Patrol trooper who conducted traffic stops during a Lee County ride-along on Colonial Boulevard.
The details
Officers pulled over drivers during traffic stops and recorded the excuses they gave, with some captured on camera across the state. During a Lee County ride-along, Trooper David Blake stopped two drivers, and no technical super speeders were caught on that shift.
Timeline
July 1, 2025: Florida's super speeder law took effect.
January 1 to September 1, 2026: Law enforcement recorded 2,721 super speeder cases statewide.
Roadmap
Florida's super speeder law, effective since July 1, 2025, creates a new arrest threshold for drivers 50 mph or more over the limit. The 2,721 cases recorded in 2026 show how often that threshold is being applied in the law's first year.
Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 50 mph or more face arrest under Florida law. A second offense can mean up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, and repeat offenses within five years can revoke a license for 180 days to one year.
The takeaway
Drivers who have been stopped for speeding should understand that Florida's threshold for a super speeder arrest is 50 mph over the limit. Staying below that threshold avoids the steepest penalties under the law.
Further reading
Explore more on Performance Vehicles for context on high-speed driving and the vehicles involved.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBBH.
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