Florida Man Arrested for Driving 101 MPH to 'Avoid Animal'

Gregory Dolcine claimed he was speeding to evade an unspecified creature on the road.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:58pm

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A 32-year-old Florida man named Gregory Dolcine was pulled over last Wednesday around 1:00 AM for driving 101 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. When asked by the officer why he was traveling at such an excessive speed, Dolcine claimed he was "speeding to avoid an animal in the roadway." However, it remains unclear what specific animal Dolcine was trying to avoid and whether he was attempting to hit it or flee from it.

Why it matters

Speeding over 100 mph is considered a harsher offense in Florida that carries more severe penalties, as the state enacted a new law last year targeting such extreme cases of reckless driving. This incident highlights the creative, if questionable, excuses some drivers will use to try to justify their dangerous behavior on the roads.

The details

Dolcine was pulled over and arrested for the super-speeding violation, which is a more serious charge than a standard speeding ticket. The officer had clocked Dolcine traveling at 101 mph in a 55 mph zone.

  • Dolcine was pulled over around 1:00 AM last Wednesday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Gregory Dolcine

A 32-year-old man from Florida who was arrested for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone, claiming he was speeding to avoid an unspecified animal in the roadway.

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What they’re saying

“I was speeding to avoid an animal in the roadway.”

— Gregory Dolcine

What’s next

Dolcine will face a court hearing to determine if he will be allowed out on bail as his case proceeds.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for drivers to exercise caution and restraint, even in perceived emergency situations, as reckless speeding puts themselves and others at grave risk on the roads.