The bill introduces a new section, 316.1922, to the Florida Statutes, defining "dangerous excessive speeding" as operating a motor vehicle at speeds exceeding the limit by 50 mph or more, or at 100 mph or more in a manner that endangers others. Penalties for dangerous excessive speeding include up to 30 days of imprisonment or a $500 fine for a first conviction, and up to 90 days of imprisonment or a $1,000 fine for subsequent convictions, with potential revocation of driving privileges for repeat offenders within five years.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes regarding traffic citations. It authorizes officers to indicate the applicable civil penalty on traffic citations rather than requiring it, and mandates that individuals cited for certain infractions must appear at a scheduled hearing. The amendments also expand the list of infractions requiring a mandatory hearing to include violations related to dangerous excessive speeding. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 351 c1: 318.14
H 351 c2: 318.14
H 351 c3: 318.14
H 351 er: 318.14