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SB 350

Unlawful Speed

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nick DiCeglie

SB 350 proposed unlawful speed law modifications in Florida but failed; companion bill SB 462 was enacted instead as Ch. 2025-149.

Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 462 (Ch. 2025-149)
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Bill Summary · SB 350

Legislative bill overview

SB 350 proposed to establish or modify unlawful speed statutes in Florida, likely addressing penalties, definitions, or enforcement mechanisms related to speeding violations. The bill underwent multiple committee substitutions before dying in the Community Affairs committee, though a companion measure (CS/CS/CS/SB 462) was ultimately enacted into law as Chapter 2025-149.

Why is this important

Speed-related legislation affects traffic safety policy, insurance rates, and law enforcement practices across the state. Changes to unlawful speed statutes can influence how violations are prosecuted, what penalties drivers face, and public safety outcomes on Florida roads.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty structure: Disagreement over whether proposed fines, license suspensions, or other consequences were proportionate or effective
  • Enforcement authority: Potential conflict regarding how much discretion law enforcement should have in speed violation enforcement
  • Comparison to companion bill: The passage of CS/CS/CS/SB 462 instead suggests the original SB 350 language was deemed insufficient or problematic by the legislature

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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