WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman draws attention to Florida’s new House Bill 351, effective July 1, 2025. This legislation creates a criminal offense, a second-degree misdemeanor, for driving either 50+ MPH over the speed limit or at 100+ MPH in a manner that endangers others, even absent a collision.
Basic Provisions of HB 351 (“Super Speeder” Law):
| Offense Level | Penalties |
|---|---|
| First Offense | Up to 30 days in jail and/or up to $500 fine. |
| Second or Subsequent | Up to 90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine; license revocation for 6–12 months if within 5 years. |
Speeding Can Turn Into Criminal Liability with No Crash Required
Attorney Chapman emphasizes the expanded legal risk that ordinary drivers may now face: “Today’s law turns reckless speed into criminal conduct, even if no one is hurt. A high-speed run that might have netted a traffic ticket could now mean jail time,” he states.Implications to consider:
- Criminalization of extreme speeding: No crash is needed for this to be criminal; it’s the speed alone.
- Increased stakes with repeat behavior: Repeaters face higher fines, longer jail time, and lengthy license revocations.
- Necessity for immediate and skilled legal defense: Swift, strategic representation addresses charges before records are damaged.
About Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.
Ron Chapman has 36 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. He represents people accused of committing a wide range of crimes in both State and Federal Court in Florida. Those crimes include DUI, battery, economic crimes such as theft and dealing in stolen property, animal abuse, traffic crimes such as reckless driving, murder, manslaughter, crimes against children, federal crimes involving guns and drugs, crimes against the elderly, appeals, and violations of probation.If you or someone you know requires the assistance of a proven criminal defense attorney, look no further than the law firm of Ronald S. Chapman. Call him today at (561) 832-4348 or visit his website at /. His professional team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.