Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald S. Chapman Reacts to “Super Speeder” Law

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Jail Risk for Speeding: New Florida Law Criminalizes Extreme Speeds Starting July 1, 2025

West Palm Beach, United States – September 10, 2025 / Ronald S. Chapman, P.A. /

Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald S. Chapman Reacts to “Super Speeder” Law

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.

Florida law enforcement and courts across the state have mobilized to enforce these stricter penalties under the new law.

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.

For more information about House Bill 351 or to arrange a private consultation, please contact Ronald S. Chapman, P.A. at (561) 832‑4348 or visit https://justiceflorida.com.

About Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.

Ron Chapman has 35 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 https://www.justiceflorida.com/. His professional team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.