WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Criminal defense attorney Ronald S. Chapman draws attention to Florida’s new House Bill 351, effective July 1, 2025. This legislation creates a criminal offense, a second-degree misdemeanor, for driving either 50+ MPH over the speed limit or at 100+ MPH in a manner that endangers others, even absent a collision.
| Offense Level | Penalties |
|---|---|
| First Offense | Up to 30 days in jail and/or up to $500 fine. |
| Second or Subsequent | Up to 90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine; license revocation for 6–12 months if within 5 years. |
Florida law enforcement and courts across the state have mobilized to enforce these stricter penalties under the new law.
Attorney Chapman emphasizes the expanded legal risk that ordinary drivers may now face: “Today’s law turns reckless speed into criminal conduct, even if no one is hurt. A high-speed run that might have netted a traffic ticket could now mean jail time,” he states.
Implications to consider:
For more information about House Bill 351 or to arrange a private consultation, please contact Ronald S. Chapman, P.A. at (561) 832‑4348 or visit https://justiceflorida.com.
Ron Chapman has 35 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. He represents people accused of committing a wide range of crimes in both State and Federal Court in Florida. Those crimes include DUI, battery, economic crimes such as theft and dealing in stolen property, animal abuse, traffic crimes such as reckless driving, murder, manslaughter, crimes against children, federal crimes involving guns and drugs, crimes against the elderly, appeals, and violations of probation.
If you or someone you know requires the assistance of a proven criminal defense attorney, look no further than the law firm of Ronald S. Chapman. Call him today at (561) 832-4348 or visit his website at https://www.justiceflorida.com/. His professional team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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