CS for SB 1782 – Dangerous Excessive Speeding (Florida)

• Creates section 316.1922, F.S., defining "dangerous excessive speeding" as operating a motor vehicle 50+ mph over the speed limit, at 100+ mph while passing or changing lanes, or 35+ mph over the speed limit on non-limited-access roads
• First conviction is punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both; second or subsequent conviction carries up to 6 months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both
• A second or subsequent conviction within 5 years of a prior conviction may result in revocation of driving privileges for at least 180 days but no more than 1 year
• Adds dangerous excessive speeding infractions to the list requiring a mandatory court hearing, removing the option to simply pay a civil penalty or resolve the citation without appearing
• Effective date is July 1, 2025