>> FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT IS CONTINUING TO CRACK DOWN ON SUPER SPEEDERS. IT’S BEEN 100 DAYS SINCE THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT AS GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MUHAMMAD TO CALL. WE REVEALS TROOPER SAY THE LAW ISN’T SLOWING PEOPLE DOWN. >> IT’S BEEN WELL OVER 100 DAYS IS A SUPER SPEAR LAW WENT INTO EFFECT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OR WASTE NO TIME WHEN IT COMES TO SENDING PEOPLE JAIL FOR BREAKING THAT LAW. TAKE A LOOK AT OVER MY SHOULDER. THIS IS STATE ROAD. 82, ONE OF THE MANY ROADS FOR A HIGH WHICH WILL MONITORS TO STOP SUPER SPEEDERS AND THEY’RE DOING THIS TO KEEP YOU SAFE. CERTAINLY GIVES US ANOTHER >> SUBMIT ADDITIONAL TEASE, IF YOU WILL, OF. >> STOPPING THESE INDIVIDUALS. WE SEEN IT AGAIN. >> GOT 170 MILES AN HOUR. 41 AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN HERE ACROSS THE GULF COAST DRIVER SUPER SPEEDING GETTING INSTANT TICKET TO JAIL. THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT ON JULY FIRST MAKING IT A CRIME TO GO 50 MILES PER HOUR OVER THE SPEED LIMIT OR 100. AND YOU CAN SEE THESE FOLKS DIDN’T GET THE MESSAGE. THESE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE ARRESTED ACROSS THE GULF COAST IN COLLIER COUNTY, IN CAPE CORAL. LIEUTENANT GREG BUENO FROM FHP SAID THIS IS MORE THAN JUST GIVING YOU A TICKET. THIS IS SAVING YOUR LIFE. WE’RE GOING TO THESE. >> EVERY SINGLE DAY, EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. 24 7 AND ITS HEART RATE. AND IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING TO LOWER THAT NUMBER TO LOWER THE SERIOUS INJURIES, THE LOWER THE VOLUME OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND, YOU KNOW, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THESE EXTREME DRIVERS. YOU THINK THIS A SUPER SPEAR LAWS WORKING. >> AND THAT IS CERTAINLY NO MAYBE AND HEART DISEASE YOU KNOW, IT’S LIKE A FORMAL THING THERE. YOU KNOW, PEOPLE ARE GOING TO FEAR MISSING OUT. AND SO THEY’RE OUT IN THE STREETS. RE SEEING OTHER GUYS ARE DOING. AND I THINK PEOPLE ARE GOING CONTINUE TO DO WHAT THEY DO. HAVE A SPEED SAYS RIGHT NOW IT’S STILL EARLY TO MEASURE THE LONG-TERM RESULT OF THE LAW, BUT THEY’RE HOPING EVENTUALLY WILL BE A HUGE WAKE-UP CALL TO ALL DRIVERS HERE IN THE STAT
Super speeder arrests continue across Florida as law enforcement cracks down on dangerous drivers
Updated: 5:49 AM EDT Oct 23, 2025
It’s been more than 100 days since Florida’s “Super Speeder” law went into effect, and law enforcement officers are wasting no time sending drivers to jail for breaking it.On State Road 82 in Fort Myers, one of many roads now under increased patrol, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are cracking down on drivers caught driving at dangerously high speeds. The effort, they say, is meant to keep Floridians safe.“It certainly gives us some additional teeth, if you will, for stopping these individuals,” said Lt. Greg Bueno with FHP.Since the law took effect July 1, troopers have seen a steady stream of arrests. Under the new statute, driving 50 miles per hour over the posted limit — or exceeding 100 miles per hour — is no longer just a traffic violation. It’s a crime, and those caught can expect a trip to jail. Troopers say the goal isn’t to hand out more tickets, but to prevent deadly crashes.“We’re going through these scenes every single day, every single night, 24/7 — and it’s heartbreaking,” Lt. Bueno said. “If we can do anything to lower that number, to lower the serious injuries, to lower the volume of property damage — especially when it comes to these extreme drivers — then it’s worth it.”Some residents, however, question whether the law will truly change behavior.“Not necessarily,” said Maria Lovos of Lehigh Acres. “Being a car enthusiast myself, people are going to fear missing out, so they’re still out in the streets racing.” FHP officials say it’s too early to measure the long-term results of the law, but they hope it serves as a wake-up call for drivers across Florida.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
It’s been more than 100 days since Florida’s “Super Speeder” law went into effect, and law enforcement officers are wasting no time sending drivers to jail for breaking it.
On State Road 82 in Fort Myers, one of many roads now under increased patrol, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers are cracking down on drivers caught driving at dangerously high speeds. The effort, they say, is meant to keep Floridians safe.
“It certainly gives us some additional teeth, if you will, for stopping these individuals,” said Lt. Greg Bueno with FHP.
Since the law took effect July 1, troopers have seen a steady stream of arrests. Under the new statute, driving 50 miles per hour over the posted limit — or exceeding 100 miles per hour — is no longer just a traffic violation. It’s a crime, and those caught can expect a trip to jail. Troopers say the goal isn’t to hand out more tickets, but to prevent deadly crashes.
“We’re going through these scenes every single day, every single night, 24/7 — and it’s heartbreaking,” Lt. Bueno said. “If we can do anything to lower that number, to lower the serious injuries, to lower the volume of property damage — especially when it comes to these extreme drivers — then it’s worth it.”
Some residents, however, question whether the law will truly change behavior.
“Not necessarily,” said Maria Lovos of Lehigh Acres. “Being a car enthusiast myself, people are going to fear missing out, so they’re still out in the streets racing.”
FHP officials say it’s too early to measure the long-term results of the law, but they hope it serves as a wake-up call for drivers across Florida.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.