ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Florida’s new Excessive Speeding Law is already making an impact on the roads. 

Deputies in St. Johns County say they recently stopped a driver going 115 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on I-95—a violation that now carries much steeper penalties under the law.

The driver, who deputies say admitted to speeding because he was “hungry,” also did not have a valid driver’s license. That turned what would have been a traffic citation into an arrest on multiple charges.

Under the new law, which took effect in July, drivers can face criminal penalties for “dangerous excessive speeding.” That includes going 50 mph or more over the posted limit, driving 35 mph over on local roads, or topping 100 mph while weaving through traffic.

Violators face up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense. Repeat offenders could spend six months behind bars, pay up to $1,000, and even lose their license for 180 days.

Deputies warn that the law is about more than punishment—it’s about preventing deadly crashes.

“If his car slid or he hit his brakes, he could have caused a serious collision,” says Sgt. Bobby Kukkar. “That’s where the ‘super speeder’ part comes in—creating a danger for everyone else on the road.”

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office says the message is simple: obey the speed limit, stay safe, and don’t risk your life—or anyone else’s—by driving dangerously fast.

“We all know when we get on the roads, the flow of traffic sometimes dictates what the speed limit is,” Kukkar added. “But there is still a posted speed limit. Just know that if you decide to speed there are deputies like myself and him that will catch you.”