Super Speeder Stopped by Sarasota Police, Driver Goes to Jail

Sarasota Police Department officers stopped a driver in the 4400 block of Fruitville Road on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., after he was driving 99 mph in a 45 mph zone. Under Florida’s Super Speeder law (F.S.S. 316.1922), which took effect July 1, 2025, makes it a crime to drive 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other people or property or interferes with the operation of any vehicle.. It also makes it a crime to drive 50+ mph over the posted limit. For a first offense, penalties can include: • Up to a $500 fine. • Up to 30 days in jail. • A mandatory court appearance. • Four points on your driver's license This driver was less than two hours away from celebrating his birthday. Instead of blowing out candles at midnight, he was taken to the Sarasota County Jail. He's facing charges of dangerous excessive speeding. Slow down. The speed limit isn't a suggestion and let's be honest, jail is a pretty lousy place to celebrate your birthday.