Florida's Dangerous Excessive Speeding Law Directs Attention to Orange County Speeding Data
Analyzing 46,851 speeding tickets to understand enforcement patterns as the new law takes effect
Published on by Attorney Jeff Lotter
New Criminal Penalties for Extreme Speeding Coming July 1, 2025
Florida dramatically changed how it handles extreme speeding violations. Starting July 1, 2025, drivers caught going 50+ mph over the speed limit or traveling at 100+ mph in a dangerous manner will face criminal charges, not just traffic tickets.
⚠️ New Criminal Thresholds:
- 50+ mph over the speed limit
- 100+ mph in a manner threatening safety
Penalties: Up to 30 days jail (first offense) or 90 days (second offense), plus fines and possible license revocation
As a criminal defense attorney and former law enforcement officer, I am constantly analyzing Orange County ticket data to understand current enforcement patterns. This data has the potential to reveal crucial insights to gain an advantage in
Orange County Speeding Ticket Data: Interactive Dashboard
Below is an interactive analysis of 46,851 speeding tickets issued in Orange County from August 2024 to July 2025. Use this dashboard to explore enforcement patterns and search for specific agencies or officers.
🔍 How to Use This Dashboard:
- Click on any agency name to see officer-level details
- Hover over data points for specific information
- Use the filters to search for specific officers or time periods
- The pie chart shows demographic breakdowns
- The bottom graph displays age distribution patterns
Key Findings That Matter for Your Defense
1. Extreme Speeds Already Being Recorded
- • Highest speed recorded: 148 mph
- • Highest mph over limit: 92 mph over
- • Total tickets that would qualify as criminal: Hundreds under the new law
These extreme violations, currently handled as civil infractions, will become criminal offenses punishable by jail time after July 1, 2025.
2. Concentrated Enforcement Patterns
The data reveals significant concentration in enforcement:
Agency Concentration:
- • Orange County Sheriff's Office: 18,675 tickets (40%)
- • Florida Highway Patrol: 8,958 tickets (19%)
- • Top 2 agencies: 59% of all tickets
Within these agencies, enforcement is further concentrated among specific officers. For example, in Winter Garden Police Department, Officer Bartko issued 1,067 tickets while Officer Mcmorrow issued only 76.
3. Age-Based Patterns
The dashboard clearly shows that speeding enforcement decreases with driver age:
- Younger drivers (20s-30s) receive the highest number of citations
- Citation frequency drops steadily with age
- Drivers over 60 receive significantly fewer tickets
🎯 Defense Consideration:
These patterns could indicate selective enforcement or profiling that may be relevant to your defense strategy.
How the New Law Changes Everything
Under current law, even extreme speeding results in a civil traffic infraction. You pay a fine, possibly attend traffic school, and move on. But starting July 1, 2025:
Criminal Consequences:
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| First Offense | Up to 30 days jail + $500 fine |
| Second Offense | Up to 90 days jail + $1,000 fine + license revocation (180 days - 1 year) |
How to Use This Data for Your Defense
Step 1: Research Your Officer
Use the dashboard above to find the officer who issued your ticket:
- Click on the agency that issued your ticket
- Look for your officer's name in the breakdown
- Note their ticket volume compared to other officers
- Screenshot any concerning patterns
Step 2: Identify Potential Issues
High-volume ticket writers may indicate:
- Quota pressure: Unofficial pressure to write more tickets
- Targeting patterns: Focus on specific areas or demographics
- Procedural shortcuts: Less time spent on proper documentation
- Equipment issues: Improper calibration or operation of speed devices
Step 3: Build Your Defense Strategy
Understanding these patterns helps build defenses based on:
- Selective enforcement: Why you and not others?
- Officer credibility: Volume-based enforcement vs. safety focus
- Technical defenses: Radar/laser calibration and operation
- Constitutional issues: Profiling or targeting concerns
Preparing for Florida's New Reality
With criminal penalties on the horizon, understanding enforcement patterns becomes crucial. The data shows:
✅ What You Need to Know:
- Certain agencies and officers write the vast majority of tickets
- Younger drivers face disproportionate enforcement
- Extreme speeds (that would trigger criminal charges) are already common
- Enforcement patterns vary dramatically by location and officer
Don't Face Criminal Charges Alone
Whether you're dealing with a current speeding ticket or preparing for the new law's impact, understanding enforcement patterns is crucial. As both a former State Trooper and current defense attorney, I know how to analyze these patterns and build effective defenses.
Found concerning patterns in your case? Let's discuss how this data can help your defense.
Call Now for Free Consultation: 407-500-7000The Bottom Line
Florida's new dangerous excessive speeding law represents a seismic shift in traffic enforcement. What was once a expensive ticket will soon carry the possibility of jail time and a criminal record.
The data from Orange County reveals clear patterns in current enforcement that will likely continue under the new law. By understanding these patterns—from agency concentration to officer-specific tendencies—drivers can better protect themselves and build stronger defenses when needed.
Remember: Knowledge is power. Use the dashboard above to research your specific situation and don't hesitate to seek legal counsel if you're facing charges that could soon become criminal offenses.
About This Data:
This analysis includes 46,851 speeding tickets issued in Orange County from August 2024 to July 2025. Data provided by the Orange County Clerk of Court.