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What speed is considered reckless driving in Florida?
I was driving on the highway and nearly hit by a guy going about 100 mph! What speed do you have to be going for it to be considered reckless driving in Florida?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In
Florida
, drivers can receive reckless driving
tickets for speeding 30 mph or more above the limit. However, other factors must apply alongside excessive speeding for a reckless driving conviction to be upheld. These include:- Improper passing (i.e., weaving in and out of traffic)
- Straddling lanes
- Failing to look for pedestrians
Florida law specifies that anyone who displays “willful and wanton disregard” for other drivers, pedestrians, or others’ property can be charged with reckless driving. “Willful and wanton” mean that you must be aware of the law and choose to break it, even if doing so may result in property damage or bodily harm. Furthermore, the state can issue a reckless driving ticket for fleeing the police.
That said, Florida can convict someone of reckless driving for grossly excessive speeding. Though the definition of “grossly excessive” can vary, some examples might be:
- Driving 80 mph in a 30 mph residential neighborhood
- Driving 100+ mph on the highway
Of course, the ticket someone is given is always up to the discretion of the law enforcement officer involved. But if you have enough information about the car you encountered on the highway, you can always
report their dangerous driving
to protect other drivers on the road.View full answer
- Gregory R.
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