20 or 30 mph over limit law ?

[WARHORSE]

I looked over the 2005 statutes and I did not see any statute that specifically says that Reckless driving or racing is defined as X mph over the speed limit

Did I miss it ? Is there a new law on the books since 2005 regarding this ?

I usually keep my car around 85 mph on 95 and maybe I see 95 mph on Alligator Alley on the assumption that we can get away w 20 or 30 mph over

Does anybody know if the law I am refering to actually exists ?

Thanks

[Rich Z]

I would be real careful. With the budget shortfalls, they are trying to make up the difference with fines for even the most minor infractions. I have heard of people getting pulled over and ticketed for going just 4 mph over the speed limit lately.

Although the original stated reason for speeding tickets was based on safety, now it is really all about revenue generation. In effect, the cops have become tax collectors for the state. But since this is sort of a sin tax, it's difficult to counter their justification.

[WARHORSE]

Originally Posted by Rich Z

I would be real careful. With the budget shortfalls, they are trying to make up the difference with fines for even the most minor infractions. I have heard of people getting pulled over and ticketed for going just 4 mph over the speed limit lately.

Although the original stated reason for speeding tickets was based on safety, now it is really all about revenue generation. In effect, the cops have become tax collectors for the state. But since this is sort of a sin tax, it's difficult to counter their justification.

True, these are not normal economic times

I have also seen MANY more cop cars than usual so I've been behaving

but when I get my Z back I'll be hitting the tracks often

The problem they will have w these 4 mph tickets is that their plan will backfire as some people will challenge it and the courts will be overstuffed w traffic tickets making judges very unhappy about wasted court time

[85vette]

30 over = mandatory court appearance.

[WARHORSE]

so 29 over is good ?

[floridaZ]

There isn't a certain speed over a stated limit that mandates an arrest, is there?

[LS2POWA]

I believe that new 50+ mph is instant jail time, 6 points which cant be removed until the three years have gone by, and first offense is 500$ fine, then 1000 2nd offense then 5000 3rd offense.

Thats

[dvdcta]

Originally Posted by LS2POWA

I believe that new 50+ mph is instant jail time, 6 points which cant be removed until the three years have gone by, and first offense is 500$ fine, then 1000 2nd offense then 5000 3rd offense.

Thats

Is this True That They Can Charge You With A Felony ?........For 50+ ?

[Shadow]

Here is the most recent (2008) published information (does not include recently enacted legislation).

Speed in excess of 50 over:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0316/SEC1926.HTM&Title=->2008->Ch0316->Section%201926#0316.1926

This tells you where your $$ goes on each citation:

(Cut & Paste into you browser! I don't know WTF is up with the link and don't have time to fix it!)

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0318/SEC21.HTM&Title=->2008->Ch0318->Section%2021#0318.21

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0318/SEC18.HTM&Title=->2008->Ch0318->Section%2018#0318.18

Chapter 318-Disposition of traffic fines and penalties:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0318/SEC18.HTM&Title=->2008->Ch0318->Section%2018#0318.18


http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/...EChapter%20318


And finally, Chapter 316, the one that will bite most of us in the ass...State Uniform Traffic Control (Chapter 316):

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/...6/titl0316.htm

You can find a total list of all statutes here: (I'll update the sticky in this section tonight)

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Welcome/i...TOKEN=28030214

Index:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/..._Request=XXIII

FWIW, I didn't see anything in the statutes that made 50 over a criminal violation.

Didn't really have a lot of time to digest it though and will do a little research today while on the road.

Hope this helps clear things up a bit?

G

[Shadow]

Rather than edit, I'll just add this (will also be in the stickied section tonight):

This opinion from the Attorney General in 2008:

http://myfloridalegal.com/ago.nsf/Op...25750700587C5A

It's a lot of gibberish, legaleze double talk, but the cruix of it is as follows:

Section 3 of the 2008 legislation added subsection (13) to section 318.14, Florida Statutes, which provides:

"(13)(a) A person cited for a violation of s. 316.1926 shall, in addition to any other requirements provided in this section, pay a fine of $1,000. This fine is in lieu of the fine required under s. 318.18(3)(b), if the person was cited for violation of s. 316.1926(2).

(b) A person cited for a second violation of s. 316.1926 shall, in addition to any other requirements provided in this section, pay a fine of $2,500. This fine is in lieu of the fine required under s. 318.18(3)(b), if the person was cited for violation of s. 316.1926(2). In addition, the court shall revoke the person’s authorization and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 1 year and order the person to surrender his or her driver’s license.

(c) A person cited for a third violation of s. 316.1926 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Upon conviction, the court shall impose a fine of $5,000, revoke the person’s authorization and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 10 years, and order the person to surrender his or her driver’s license."

and further:
Non-Criminal Infractions: DISPOSITION OF TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS View Entire Chapter

318.14 Noncriminal traffic infractions; exception; procedures.--

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/...0318/SEC14.HTM