[RELATED: Jacksonville \u2018super speeder\u2019 arrested for driving 108 mph on I-295]<\/a><\/p>\nWhat the deputy observed<\/p>\n
According to the arrest report, a JSO officer was operating a radar in the median of I-295 northbound, between 103rd Street and Collins Road, when a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 passed at a visibly high rate of speed.<\/p>\n
The officer\u2019s radar unit detected the vehicle traveling at 105 mph in a 65 mph zone. The officer pulled out of the median and pursued the vehicle, later pacing it \u2014 matching its speed to measure how fast it was traveling \u2014 at 130 mph for more than a quarter mile using the patrol car\u2019s certified speedometer, according to police. <\/p>\n
The traffic stop<\/p>\n
The officer activated emergency lights and sirens, and the vehicle pulled over onto the left shoulder of the highway. The officer approached the driver\u2019s side, identified the driver and removed her from the vehicle, placing her under arrest. <\/p>\n
Charge<\/p>\n
The woman faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle at 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens a person or property, a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida Statute 316.1922(1)(B) \u2014 commonly known as the \u201csuper speeder law.\u201d<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s super speeder law<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s Dangerous Excessive Speeding law took effect July 1, 2025, giving law enforcement officers the authority to immediately arrest motorists suspected of driving 50 mph or more above the posted speed limit, or driving 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other persons or property.<\/p>\n
If convicted, offenders face up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense. Hundreds of people have been arrested statewide under the law.<\/p>\n
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