Florida Intensifies Crackdown on Speed Violators
A special period of heightened speed limit enforcement has begun in Florida, which will last from July 14 to July 19. Police and patrol officers will be actively detecting violators throughout the state. Particular attention will be paid to drivers who exceed the speed limit, as a new law concerning “super speeders” was recently passed here.
According to the new rules, drivers traveling at speeds over 100 mph or exceeding the limit by 50 mph can be arrested immediately. This is part of the Operation Southern Slow Down campaign, which covers cities such as Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and others. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents, as speeding was one of the main causes of road fatalities in 2022.
Regional Initiative
Other southern states, including Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, have also joined the campaign. However, Florida stands out for its strictest measures. For example, in Tallahassee, two participants in street racing who caused an accident were recently detained. Fortunately, the victim has already recovered.
“Street racing, speeding, and aggressive driving threaten everyone on the road. We are prepared to apply all measures to protect the lives of citizens,” stated Police Chief Lawrence Revell.
These events are occurring against the backdrop of a nationwide trend towards increasing penalties for traffic violations. Experts note that such campaigns often yield short-term effects, but for sustainable results, systemic changes are needed, such as improving infrastructure and raising driver awareness.