‘Dangerous’ Speeders Could Get Jail Time Under New Florida Law

‘Dangerous’ speeders could get jail time under new Florida law

Drivers who endanger others by speeding 100 mph or faster on Florida roads could be sentenced to jail time under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.Motorists who exceed the speed limit by 50 mph also face possible incarceration once the new law takes effect July 1.Under the “Dangerous Excessive Speeding Act,” anyone convicted of operating a motor vehicle 50 mph or more above the posted speed limit, or driving 100 mph or more “in a…

Upcoming Florida Law Sets Penalties, Rules for Owners of 'Dangerous Dogs'

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that sets harsher penalties for dangerous dogs with tougher rules and penalties for their owners. Under HB 593, the following requirements for owners of dangerous dogs are: Owners must confine the dog in a proper enclosure Dogs declared dangerous are microchipped and spayed or neutered. An owner who attempts to remove the microchip can be charged with a third-degree felony. Owners must obtain at least $…