DESTIN, Fla., Oct. 2, 2025—An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop a priority Thursday night after clocking a Mary Esther man driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone on Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin.

The 25-year-old was arrested under Florida’s “Super Speeder Law” which took effect July 1 and spells out when speeding rises to a criminal offense.

Drivers face criminal charges, mandatory court appearances, fines and possible jail time if they exceed the speed limit by 50 mph or more or drive 100 mph or more.

Penalties include up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense. A repeat offense within 12 months means an increased jail time up to 90 days, a $1,000 fine and potential license suspension for a year.

What Triggers the Law?

• Driving more than 50 mph over the posted speed limit
• Driving 100 mph or more, especially in a reckless manner that endangers others

Speeding in other states

In Georgia, drivers who go more than 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road will have to pay an extra $200 state fee as well as a regular fine. If the fine is not paid, the driver’s license is suspended.

Alabama has aggravated speeding laws that make it a criminal offense to exceed the speed limit by 25 mph or more. Penalties can include fines, points on the driver’s license and jail. Exceeding the limit by 50 mph or more, or going 100 mph or faster may lead to a criminal conviction, jail and fines.

Staff and OCSO news release