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On July 1, a new traffic law in Florida will take effect. The super speed law states that you are not permitted to exceed the posted speed limit on the road you are traveling on by more than fifty miles per hour. Come on over? That entails a $500 fine, a required court appearance, and a maximum jail sentence of 30 days. Now doesn’t that sound like so much fun? Hold on, because you will learn the hard way if you don’t the first time: $1,000, 90 days in jail, and even a year-long license suspension.
In a state like Florida, where speeding is responsible for about 11% of traffic fatalities, this new regulation seeks to significantly reduce that percentage. Are you curious?
A new super speed rule in Florida
Road safety organizations and the relatives of the victims exerted pressure to create the new law. The death of 11-year-old Anthony Reznick, who was struck by a driver with a history of infractions who had never been arrested, marked a turning point.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has introduced this new regulation because they do not want this terrible occurrence to occur again.
What makes it different from other laws?
Nothing less than the requirement that the driver who was cited appear before a court in person. Whether a $500 fine is sufficient or if 30 days in jail should be imposed will be determined at the initial hearing.
The psychological impunity of making a payment and then leaving is what this new policy seeks to end.
And repeat offenders?
The fine increases to $1,000 and the driver faces 90 days in jail if they are arrested a second time in five years. The judge also has the authority to impose a twelve-month license suspension.
The young factor
Drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are the most common offenders, according to the DHSMV. Therefore, it is anticipated that this new regulation will foster a respectful driving culture from a young age. The road is everyone’s!
Revenue or prevention?
Naturally, the bill was swiftly criticized, with many locals calling it a money-making machine and claiming that the fines will just enrich the state’s coffers rather than address the underlying issue. However, the major objective is to increase awareness and instill terror in drivers so they will reconsider speeding, even if the state’s coffers full up.
What about other states?
Other states are already implementing laws similar to this one. For instance, Virginia and Georgia have comparable policies. They were able to cut the number of speed-related fatalities in Georgia by 14%.
What needs to be done before July 1?
Nothing at all, just be mindful of the road signs wherever you are. Just be a decent driver; you don’t need any particular preparation or additional insurance.
And take note that this also applies to professional truckers and platform drivers, as a punishment like this could result in temporary job disqualification due to license suspension in addition to a fine.
Beginning July 1, driving in Florida will undergo significant change. If you want to reach your location more quickly, you will now need to think about the $500 fines, the possibility of going to jail, and the risk to your license.
Saving lives is the top priority. The road belongs to everyone, and we all deserve to arrive home safely, therefore start considering reducing your speed!
