Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that will penalize Florida drivers for "excessively speeding" on state roadways.

A bill awaiting Gov. DeSantis' signature would increase penalties for suspects who speed or drive recklessly while fleeing ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a new measure creating extra criminal penalties for extreme speeding, marking the state’s ...

Florida House Bill 351 creates a new "dangerous excessive speeding" offense for exceeding the speed limit by 50+ mph or driving 100+ mph in a reckless manner. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 ...

As of early April 2025, though, the bill was revised to include lighter penalties. So, no, your car won't be taken to the impounding lot if you were caught speeding in Florida. If the bill gets ...

(WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau ... While lawmakers are considering adding penalties for dangerous speeds, they are also considering raising the state speed limit on some highways.

A bill passed by the Florida Legislature would increase penalties for people who speed or drive recklessly while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. The bill's sponsor, State Rep.

First-time offenders would see penalties of up to 30 days in jail ... an amendment that would have raised the speed limits in Florida by 5 mph was withdrawn from a sweeping transportation bill ...