Florida Statute 316.1926(2) – 50+ MPH Over

Florida Statute 316.1926(2) covers one of the most serious speeding violations: driving 50 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit. This statute goes beyond a standard traffic citation and brings mandatory fines, mandatory court hearings, and potential criminal consequences. Cases under this statute are often linked to Florida’s super speeder law, which created harsher penalties for extreme speeding.

What Florida Statute 316.1926(2) Says

The statute makes it unlawful for any driver to exceed the speed limit by 50 miles per hour or more. For example, if the posted speed limit is 55 mph and a driver is clocked at 105 mph, this section applies. It does not matter whether the violation occurred on a state highway, within a municipality, or in a construction or school zone. The severity of the violation itself triggers higher penalties and mandatory hearings.

Civil Infractions vs Criminal Charges

A typical speeding ticket is a civil traffic infraction. Drivers can pay the fine, possibly elect traffic school, and move on. When a citation is issued under Florida Statute 316.1926(2), the situation is much more serious. While the statute defines it as a traffic offense, prosecutors may also pursue related criminal charges such as reckless driving under 316.192 or dangerous excessive speeding under 316.1922. These are the cases most often classified as part of the super speeder law and require the driver to attend court.

Penalties for 50+ MPH Over

A driver cited for 50 mph or more over the limit faces:

• Mandatory court appearance before a judge or hearing officer
  
• A civil penalty set by statute that cannot be avoided by simply paying online
  
• Significant court costs in addition to the civil penalty
  
• Point assessment on a driver license, which may lead to suspension under Florida Statute 322.27
  
• Mandatory fines that increase with each violation or subsequent offense
  
• Possible suspension of driving privileges for repeat offenses
  
• Exposure to reckless driving charges, which may carry probation or jail
  

If the violation occurred in a school zone, construction zone, or involved a school bus, additional fines and penalties apply.

Court Process for 316.1926(2)

1. A uniform traffic citation is issued and filed with the clerk’s office.
   
2. The clerk assigns a mandatory court date. You must attend court to resolve the citation.
   
3. At the court hearing, the judge reviews the citation, the officer’s testimony, and any evidence you present.
   
4. The court imposes fines, costs, and may order a basic driver improvement course.
   
5. For drivers with prior convictions, the risk of license suspension or harsher penalties increases.
   

Failure to attend court or submit payment by deadlines can result in additional fees, suspension of your driver license, or referral to collections.

Compliance and Proof

Some traffic cases allow for compliance dismissals, such as showing proof of valid documentation or fixing unsafe equipment. For a 50+ mph violation, compliance is not a defense. However, you may still submit proof of attending a basic driver improvement course if ordered by the court, or request a payment plan from the clerk’s office if full payment cannot be made at once.

Why Representation Matters

Because violations under Florida Statute 316.1926(2) are closely tied to Florida’s super speeder law, the penalties are serious and the process is formal. Attorney David A. Haenel, who leads SuperSpeederLawyer.com, has handled thousands of traffic cases involving high speeds. As the former chair of the Florida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee and a former prosecutor, he understands how to challenge calibration records, officer testimony, and court procedure. SuperSpeederLawyer.com is a branch of The Law Place, a Florida law firm with decades of combined experience in criminal defense and personal injury. With this background, our team appears for you, negotiates with prosecutors, and fights to protect your driving privileges.

FAQs

What is Florida Statute 316.1926(2)

It is the statute that penalizes drivers who exceed the posted speed limit by 50 mph or more. Violations require a mandatory court appearance and carry higher penalties than standard speeding tickets.

What are the penalties for driving 50 mph over in Florida

The court imposes mandatory fines, court costs, and may assign a basic driver improvement course. Points will be added to your license, and repeat violations may result in license suspension. Reckless driving charges may also be filed.

Is a 50 mph over ticket part of the super speeder law

Yes. Cases involving extreme speeding are often prosecuted under Florida’s super speeder law. These cases require a court hearing and carry harsher consequences than standard infractions.

Can I just pay a 50 mph over ticket online

No. A citation issued under Florida Statute 316.1926(2) requires a mandatory court appearance. The clerk’s office will set your court date, and you must attend court.

Do I need a lawyer for a 50 mph over case

Yes. The penalties are severe, and prosecutors may also file reckless driving charges. A lawyer can challenge evidence, argue for reduced penalties, and protect your driving privileges.

Call for a Free Consultation

If you are facing a citation under Florida Statute 316.1926(2) for driving 50 mph or more over the speed limit, do not simply accept the penalties. Contact SuperSpeederLawyer.com for a free consultation. Led by attorney David A. Haenel and supported by The Law Place, our attorneys will review your citation, explain your options, and fight to protect your valid driver license and your future.