States all over the country are cracking down on driving laws, including “Super speeder” laws in states like Florida and Georgia, which may demand jail time for those going over the speed limit. Most recently, another state implemented a strict new law that will fine drivers for going even one mile over the speed limit.
Crack Downs Across The county
Throughout 2025, several states across the U.S. have started implementing stricter driving laws to address dangerous driving. This is in reaction to the uptick in speed-related traffic fatalities in the past few years.
Fatalities From Reckless Driving
The uptick in traffic fatalities, including those caused by reckless driving started during the pandemic and have remained high since then. 2021 saw the highest death toll in more than 15 years.
Why the Increase?
The dramatic increase in reckless driving fatalities can be chalked up to a couple of reasons. Most obviously, there is heightened speeding, drunk driving, and drug use on the roads. These factors combined with less law enforcement on the roads creates a perfect storm for dangerous drivers.
Jail Time for Speeding
Most notably, Florida and Georgia enacted formal “Super speeder” laws, which include harsher penalties for driving too fast. In Florida, anyone exceeding the speed limit by 50 mph or more will be fined between $500 and $1,000 and can receive 30 to 90 days in jail.
Nebraska's New Speeding Fine
Nebraska is next in line to implement these harsher laws on dangerous driving. They rolled out higher speeding fines, which went into effect the first week of September. The new law states that driving double the speed limit will be considered reckless driving.
Too Much Speeding Downtown
Locals have complained about the reckless driving that happens in downtown. Some are in favor of the new rules, which will hopefully keep drivers and pedestrians safer, especially in the more densely populated areas.
Fines For Going 1MPH Over The Limit
Perhaps the strictest new rule is that anyone going one to five miles per hour faster than the posted speed limit will have to pay a $50 fine. Not to mention, they will also have to pay court costs. Additionally, driving between five and ten miles over the speed limit will result in a $75 fine plus court costs.
Previous Law
The law that was in place before fined drivers going one to five miles over the speed limit $10, and those driving five to ten miles over the speed limit $25. State patrol believes these penalties were too low for drivers to make the conscious effort to slow their driving, thus the increase in fines.
The Decision to Tighten Regulations
Omaha Senator Kathleen Kauth stated, “We kind of looked at all the increases and said we’re just going to boost everything up by double to triple. Again, to try to make sure that if you’re making the choice to speed and if you get caught, it’s going to be a pinch”.
Looking at The Numbers
The Nebraska State Patrol reported they had pulled over at least 55 drivers for speeding over 100 miles per hour in the two weeks prior to the rules being implemented. They hope the new regulations will urge drivers to slow down.
An Effort for Safety
The harsher penalties and tightened speeding laws in Nebraska and in other states are an effort to prevent reckless driving and fatal accidents. Though some may be annoyed with the strict penalties, authorities believe they are absolutely necessary to decrease the fatal accidents that continue to occur as a result of reckless driving.
How Super Speeder Laws in Florida Compare
Starting July 1, the state of Florida rolled out some stricter policies and consequences for speeding as well. These news laws are taking speeding seriously, meaning you may actually receive jail time for speeding, rather than a fine.
What are the Rules?
If you go over 100 mph or faster than the posted speed limit in any area by more than 50 mph you could potentially receive jail-time. Here's what the offenses look like based on how many times you've had a run-in with the Super Speeder law.
First Offense for Speeding
For a first offense, you may receive up to 30 days in jail in addition to a $500 fine. This strict enforcement is an effort to catch extreme speeders and discourage them from driving those dangerous speeds ever again.
Second Offense for Speeding
If it's your second offense, you may spend up to 90 days in jail and be strapped with a $1,000 fine. Not to mention, to really deter you from driving that speed again, they may suspend your license for an entire year.
Georgia Set the Tone for Super Speeders
Before Florida, Georgia also implemented some harsh Super Speeder laws that penalized drivers going more than 75 mph over the speed limit on a two-lane road and anyone going 85 mph or more on any road at all.
Paying the Price
If you exceed 85 mph on any road in Georgia, you will not only receive a fine, but have to pay an extra $200 state fee as well. If you fail to pay the fines, your license will also be suspended.
The Difference Between the Super Speeder Laws and Nebraska's New Speeding Law
The difference between the Super Speeder Laws in Florida and Georgia in comparison with the Nebraska Law is that the Super Speeder Laws are trying to tackle the extreme drivers. Comparatively, Nebraska's new law aims to send a message that ANY driver going ANY amount over the speed limit will be punished.
Debate Over Effectiveness
There has been much debate over which of the approaches will be more effective in slowing drivers down. In the coming months, it is likely that other states will consider implementing their own versions of speed laws to slow down their own drivers as well.
