It’s a terrifying experience: driving with the flow of traffic on I-75 when a super-speeder flies by, exceeding 100 mph.
Super-speeders are popping up more often these days, and they’re putting everyone at greater risk.
What exactly is a super-speeder violation? You can get hit with this charge if you do one of two things: either drive 50 miles per hour or more above the posted limit or go 100 miles per hour or faster in a way that endangers people or property or blocks other drivers.
On September 1, 2026, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Joshua Gillen on I-75 near mile marker 152 in Punta Gorda. Officers say he drove over 100 mph, threatened people and property, and faced additional charges for having less than 20 grams of marijuana and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Gillen’s name isn’t new to law enforcement. Back in May 2026, police arrested him after they say he ran from troopers during a traffic stop in Lehigh Acres.
According to FHP, troopers tried to pull over a speeding Hyundai Genesis on State Road 82 at Sunshine Boulevard. Instead of stopping, the driver veered off the road and sped west along a canal between Gifford Avenue North and Navajo Avenue.
The driver, later identified as 18-year-old Joshua Gillen, ditched the car and headed south on foot. Troopers caught the passenger and got a description of Gillen before he slipped away.
Police worked with Lee County deputies and went to the car owner’s house. They found Gillen inside and took him into custody. Police charged him with fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving, and resisting arrest without violence.
Florida’s Super Speeder law, spelled out in the 2026 Florida Statutes, ramps up the consequences for extreme speeding. What used to be a standard ticket is now a criminal offense if you cross these lines. This tougher law started on July 1, 2025.
For a first offense, you face strict penalties. You must show up in court; paying a fine online or by mail isn’t an option. The fine can reach $500, and you could spend up to 30 days behind bars.
Get convicted a second time within five years, and things get even harsher. Fines jump to $1,000. Jail time stretches up to 90 days. Plus, you could lose your license for anywhere from six months to a full year.
To learn more about the Florida Super Speeder law, click here.
