Florida elevates the infraction from a civil one to a misdemeanor. A driver convicted could be fined up to $500 and/or spend up to 90 days in jail.
2025 appears to be the year of states modifying their motor vehicle rules. Months after Virginia enacted a new backseat passenger law, Florida changed its speeding laws. The new law that took effect on July 1, 2025, is called the Dangerous Excessive Speeding Law (CS/CS/CS/HB 351), and it adds more than just monetary consequences when someone is caught driving within Florida’s jurisdiction at extreme speeds.
The new law has changed what used to be an already high-dollar traffic ticket and tacked on more severe consequences. Excessive speeding is now treated as a criminal offense, something that can land you in jail, cost you your license, and leave you with a permanent criminal record. Florida already had some high penalties for speeding, with drivers being fined $250 if they drove 30 miles per hour over the speed limit.
