Driver Charged Under Florida’s New Super Speeder Law After 100 mph Stop on SR 710

The case drew attention because it occurred on a stretch where three people were killed earlier this month.

Overview

Deputies identified the driver as James Arthur Perry, 64, of Okeechobee, and said he was taken into custody on State Road 710 near Brady Ranch.
Investigators reported he was traveling 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone in a marked no-passing area while towing a trailer and driving erratically after passing a deputy.
The sheriff's office said breath samples taken three hours after the arrest remained well above the legal limit, and Perry faces multiple charges.
Lt. David Rosko said Perry’s speed qualified under Florida’s Super Speeder Law, which targets drivers going 50 mph over the limit or at least 100 mph.
The law known as HB 351 can bring up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first conviction, as residents describe SR 710 as routinely plagued by speeding.