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FL H1297
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Driving 40 mph or more above the lawful or posted speed limit is classified as reckless driving per se under s. 316.192, carrying criminal penalties including up to 90 days imprisonment and/or a $25–$500 fine for a first offense, and up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a $50–$1,000 fine for subsequent offenses
- Revises the moving violation citation threshold so that exceeding the speed limit by up to 39 mph is treated as a noncriminal moving violation under chapter 318, while exceeding by 40 mph or more is punished as reckless driving
- Establishes escalating penalties for repeat high-speed violations under s. 316.1926: $1,000 fine for a first offense, $2,500 fine plus 1-year license revocation for a second offense, and a third-degree felony with a $5,000 fine and 10-year license revocation for a third offense
- Reckless driving that causes property damage or personal injury is a first-degree misdemeanor; reckless driving that causes serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony
- Effective date is October 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Driving Over the Speed Limit
Last Action
Died in Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee1/28/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/12/2022
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