The bill introduces a new section, 316.1922, to the Florida Statutes, which defines "dangerous excessive speeding" and establishes corresponding criminal penalties. A person is deemed to be engaging in dangerous excessive speeding if they exceed the speed limit by 50 miles per hour or more, drive at 100 miles per hour or more while passing another vehicle or changing lanes, or exceed the speed limit by 35 miles per hour or more on non-limited access highways. Penalties for a first conviction include up to 90 days of imprisonment or a $500 fine, while a second or subsequent conviction can result in up to 6 months of imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, along with the potential revocation of driving privileges for 180 days to 1 year if the violation occurs within 5 years of a prior conviction.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes regarding traffic infractions. It modifies section 318.14 to exempt certain infractions from the requirement for an officer to indicate the applicable civil penalty on a traffic citation, specifically for infractions under section 316.1926(2) or section 318.19(5). Furthermore, section 318.19 is updated to clarify that individuals cited for any infraction listed must appear at a scheduled hearing, including those related to dangerous excessive speeding. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1782 Filed: 316.192, 318.19
S 1782 c1: 318.14, 318.19