What is the superspeed law: the serious penalties many drivers face

Speeding is the main reason for fines on roads throughout Spain, and the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) imposes the majority of its fines on drivers who fail to respect the posted speed limit. However, this situation is not exclusive to national roads; it is a serious problem worldwide , and many places have tightened regulations to prevent speeders from driving too fast.

One of the latest areas to see this change in legislation is the state of Florida, where drivers in the southeastern United States are particularly prone to regularly exceeding the speed limit . Thus, the administration of controversial Governor Ron DeSantis has implemented the so-called "superspeed law," a law that toughens traffic fines for exceeding the speed limit to unusually high levels.

Florida's Tough Speeding Law

According to state traffic authorities, more than 1,200 traffic fatalities occurred in Florida during the first half of 2025, and more than 3,100 people lost their lives on the road last year . Speeding was often the culprit, and authorities have decided to take radical measures to try to solve the problem.

The so-called "superspeed" law will go into effect statewide on July 1, and it establishes very harsh penalties for speeders. For example, those who exceed the speed limit by more than 80 km/h (50 mph) or even 160 km/h (100 mph) will face a $500 fine and could even be sentenced to a month in jail... although this is only for first-time offenders.

If a repeat offender exceeds these limits for a second time within a five-year period, they will face a fine of up to $1,000, as well as a possible three-month prison sentence; they could also have their driver's license revoked for a full year—very severe penalties compared to other parts of the United States.

Through these harsh fines, the DeSantis administration hopes to significantly reduce violations , which would in turn reduce road deaths from both traffic accidents and hit-and-runs, which have wreaked havoc in Florida in recent years.