Driver Charged Under Florida's 'Super Speeder' Law After 100 MPH Street Racing Incident

Ocoee police say the driver was caught going over 100 mph, putting pedestrians at risk.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:24am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car speedometer needle pegged at 100 mph, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the dangerous speed and gritty investigative nature of this street racing incident.A dramatic close-up of the speedometer from a vehicle caught street racing at over 100 mph, exposing the extreme recklessness that has prompted new 'Super Speeder' laws in Florida.Ocoee Today

The Ocoee Police Department has charged a driver with dangerous driving and street racing after they were caught going over 100 mph on West Colonial Drive in the early morning hours. The incident has resulted in charges under Florida's new 'Super Speeder' law, which establishes 'dangerous excessive speeding' as a criminal offense.

Why it matters

The 'Super Speeder' law was established last year in Florida to crack down on extremely reckless driving behaviors like street racing that put the public at serious risk of harm. This incident highlights how the new law is being used to hold major speeders accountable.

The details

According to police, the driver was caught going over 100 mph on West Colonial Drive around 4 a.m. Body camera footage shows an officer warning that 'if he kills somebody, that's when y'all are going to be like, 'Damn, bro.'' The driver is now facing charges of dangerous driving and street racing under the Super Speeder law.

  • The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on an unspecified date last month.

The players

Ocoee Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that caught and charged the driver for the 100 mph street racing incident.

The driver

An unidentified individual who was caught driving over 100 mph and charged under Florida's 'Super Speeder' law.

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What they’re saying

“When we got two cars going over 100 (mph), there are homeless people walking up and down this road. If he — but the second he kills somebody, that's when y'all are going to be like, 'Damn, bro.'”

— Police officer

What’s next

The driver will face charges of dangerous driving and street racing under Florida's 'Super Speeder' law.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the serious public safety risks posed by extreme speeding and street racing, and highlights how Florida's new 'Super Speeder' law is being used to crack down on these reckless behaviors that endanger innocent lives.