Three Florida drivers have been arrested in the last week for driving more than 100 mph.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one woman was arrested for driving 113 mph before she was pulled over on Saturday. She told police she was speeding because she had to pick up her dog.
Yasiria Natal, 32, faces charges for dangerous excessive speeding.
A 20-year-old driver was caught aggressively driving through traffic at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood.
Another super speeder arrested. A 20-year-old driver was caught aggressively weaving through traffic on I-4 in Longwood at 135 mph in a 60 zone. He now faces charges under Florida’s #SuperSpeeder law. Risking your life or someone else’s is never worth it. #FHP #SlowDownSaveLives pic.twitter.com/JHwV15gQi6
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) July 22, 2025
According to FHP, a driver in Altamonte Springs was clocked driving at speeds of up to 155 mph in a Dodge Challenger in a 60-mph zone. The 20-year-old driver was arrested, and his car has been impounded for 30 days.
At 1 AM, a Dodge Challenger was clocked at 155 MPH in a 60 zone on I-4 near Altamonte Springs - 95 over the limit. The 20-year-old driver was arrested. He had 3 passengers & his car was impounded for 30 days. Putting lives at risk to impress others is dangerous and criminal. #FHP pic.twitter.com/7mbq31HW3d
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) July 21, 2025
On July 1 the “super speeder” law went into effect. The law targets drivers traveling 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit or driving at 100 mph or more along a Florida roadway.
HB351 now makes speeding an arrestable offense.
Under the law, drivers who commit dangerous excessive speeding" can spend up to 30 days in jail and face a fine of $500.
A second offense can result in up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000.
Drivers with repeat offenses in a five-year period could have their licenses revoked for a year.
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