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As a record 4.6 million Floridians are expected to hit the roads for the holiday weekend, state and local law enforcement are reminding drivers about a new Florida law that aims to crack down on "super speeders."
House Bill 351, which took effect Tuesday, targets drivers who go 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit, or who travel at 100 mph or higher regardless of the speed limit. Under the law, those violations are no longer infractions — they are now criminal offenses.
The first offense can carry up to 30 days in jail, a fine of $500 and a mandatory court appearance. A second offense within five years could mean up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, along with a license revocation of up to one year.
In a video posted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies highlighted what may be the first recorded violation of the new law, pulling over a driver clocked at 104 mph minutes after the new law took effect.
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