Super Speeder (Dangerous Excessive Speeding) Lawyers in Central Florida
Florida drivers used to be able to pay their way out of even the most extreme speeding tickets. That changed on July 1, 2025, when the state’s new Super Speeder law took effect. Driving far enough over the speed limit is no longer just an expensive citation, it’s a criminal offense that can mean an arrest, a mandatory court date, and even jail time. If you were stopped for excessive speed in Altamonte Springs, Orlando, Tampa, or Melbourne, contact a traffic ticket attorney with the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. right away to understand what you’re facing.
What Is Florida’s Super Speeder Law?
Officially known as dangerous excessive speeding, Florida Statute 316.1922 was created under House Bill 351 to close a gap in the state’s traffic laws. Before the law passed, drivers caught going well over 100 mph could often avoid criminal charges unless prosecutors could separately prove reckless driving. Under the new statute, a driver commits dangerous excessive speeding by:
- Driving 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit, or
- Driving 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of others or interferes with the operation of another vehicle
Unlike reckless driving, prosecutors don’t have to prove intent or a willful disregard for safety. Reaching one of these thresholds is enough on its own to support a charge.
Super Speeder vs. Reckless Driving
These two offenses are often confused, but they’re charged under separate statutes with different elements. Reckless driving under Florida Statute 316.192 requires the state to prove a driver acted with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. Dangerous excessive speeding under Section 316.1922 requires no proof of intent at all. The speed itself, combined with the circumstances, is enough to support a conviction. In some cases, both charges can arise from the same stop, which increases the stakes considerably.
Penalties For Dangerous Excessive Speeding
Because dangerous excessive speeding is a criminal traffic offense rather than a civil infraction, the consequences go well beyond a fine.
A conviction can include:
- Up to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both for a first offense
- Up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both for a second or subsequent offense
- Mandatory license revocation if a repeat conviction occurs within five years of a prior one
- A mandatory court appearance, since this charge cannot be resolved by mail or online payment
- Long-term increases to auto insurance premiums, since insurers typically treat this as a major moving violation
Because officers can arrest a driver on the spot rather than simply issuing a citation, a routine stop for excessive speed can turn into a criminal case very quickly.
Fighting A Super Speeder Charge
A dangerous excessive speeding charge depends heavily on how the officer measured your speed and the specific circumstances of the stop. Our attorneys review the evidence behind the charge, including how your speed was clocked, whether the officer’s account supports every element required under the statute, and whether the stop itself was lawful. Because this is a criminal offense with a mandatory court date, it should never be treated like an ordinary traffic ticket. Depending on the facts of your case, it may be possible to have the charge reduced or dismissed.
Serving Drivers In Altamonte Springs, Orlando, Tampa, And Melbourne
The Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. represents drivers charged under Florida’s Super Speeder law throughout Central Florida, including Altamonte Springs, Orlando, Tampa, and Melbourne. If you were arrested or cited for dangerous excessive speeding, contact us today. We’ll explain your charge, what’s at stake, and the best way to move forward.
