Thinking about punching that new EV you bought that goes 0-60 in 1.7 seconds? You might want to think again. Why? Because a new Florida law going into effect July 1st allows prosecutors and Judges the discretion to throw you in jail. Should you find yourself charged under this new law, a Broward County criminal defense lawyer is key to knowing your rights and what to do next.
Now I know what you’re thinking: jail time for speeding? So, let’s back up a second. The target of HB 351 is not your casual everyday speeder. No, they aren’t targeting the soccer moms and dads who are rushing because they’re running behind for little Johnnie’s pickup. They are looking for people that are using the Florida roadways to practice for the Daytona 500. We are talking speeds of 50mph over the legal limit.
To read more about the new law approved by the governor on 5/22/25 and labeled as Florida Statute 316.1922 click here. The New law set to take effect July 1st is listed below.
If you have been accused or arrested in Broward County, FL, contact our criminal defense attorney immediately for a free consultation!
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Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 351
An act relating to dangerous excessive speeding; creating s. 316.1922, F.S.; providing conduct that constitutes dangerous excessive speeding; providing penalties; amending s. 318.14, F.S.; authorizing, rather than requiring, an officer to indicate the applicable civil penalty on certain traffic citations; amending s. 318.19, F.S.; requiring a person cited for certain driving infractions to appear at a scheduled hearing; providing an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. Section 316.1922, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
316.1922 Dangerous excessive speeding.—
(1) A person commits dangerous excessive speeding if he or she operates a motor vehicle:
- (a) In excess of the speed limit by 50 mph or more.
- (b) At 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other
persons or property or interferes with the operation of any vehicle.
(2) A person convicted of dangerous excessive speeding shall be punished:
(a) Upon a first conviction, by imprisonment for up to 30 days or by a fine of $500, or by both a fine and imprisonment.
(b) Upon a second or subsequent conviction, by imprisonment for up to 90 days or by a fine of $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. A person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section that occurs within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction for a violation of this section shall have his or her driving privilege revoked for at least 180 days but no more than 1 year.
Section 2. Subsection (2) of section 318.14, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
318.14 Noncriminal traffic infractions; exception; procedures.—
(2) Except as provided in ss. 316.1001(2), 316.0083, 316.173, and 316.1896, any person cited for a violation requiring a mandatory hearing listed in s. 318.19 or any other criminal traffic violation listed in chapter 316 must sign and accept a citation indicating a promise to appear. The officer may indicate on the traffic citation the time and location.
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hearing. The officer and must indicate the applicable civil penalty established in s. 318.18, except for infractions under s. 318.19(5) or s. 316.1926(2). For all other infractions under this section, except for infractions under s. 316.1001, the officer must certify by electronic, electronic facsimile, or written signature that the citation was delivered to the person cited. This certification is prima facie evidence that the person cited was served with the citation. 25.
Section 3. Subsections (4) and (5) of section 318.19, Florida Statutes, are amended, and subsection (6) is added to that section, to read:
318.19 Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing.—Any person cited for the infractions listed in this section shall not have the provisions of s. 318.14(2), (4), and (9) available to him or her but must appear before the designated official at the time and location of the scheduled hearing:
- (4) Any infraction of s. 316.520(1) or (2); or
- (5) Any infraction of s. 316.183(2), s. 316.187, or s. 316.189 of exceeding
the speed limit by 30 mph or more; or
(6) Any infraction of s. 316.1926(2).
Section 4. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025. Approved by the Governor May 22, 2025.
Filed in Office Secretary of State May 22, 2025.
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