Seminole County, FL – Florida drivers face tougher penalties for extreme speeding violations. A new law effective July 1 now defines “Super Speeding” as traveling 50 miles per hour over the posted speed limit or exceeding 100 miles per hour. Under the updated regulation, violators may be fined $500 and sentenced to up to 30 days in jail.
According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, the measure aims to improve roadway safety and reduce fatal crashes. The agency announced the enforcement update on social media Sunday, emphasizing the risk high-speed driving poses to all motorists.
“Slow down, arrive alive,” the post read, along with hashtags promoting traffic safety awareness, including #SuperSpeeding and #ArriveAlive.
Florida joins a growing number of states implementing stricter consequences for excessive speeding amid concerns about rising traffic fatalities. Law enforcement officials say the new penalties are part of a broader push to deter dangerous driving behaviors that have surged since the pandemic.
The sheriff’s office urges all drivers to be mindful of speed limits and to consider the safety of others on the road. The department says targeted enforcement efforts will begin immediately.
Motorists are encouraged to review the new law and remain vigilant, especially in high-speed corridors throughout Seminole County and the state.
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