In what is becoming a familiar scene in Central Florida, another driver has been ensnared in the state’s recently enacted “Super Speeder” legislation, this time near the family-friendly grounds of Disney Springs.
According to an arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the authorities detained 29-year-old Hennish Bahadur of Miami Gardens after they clocked his white Mercedes-Benz speeding at a startling 104 mph in a 40-mph zone.
According to ClickOrlando, the incident occurred last night, and Bahadur was arrested on charges of dangerous, excessive speeding.
The vehicle appears to have belonged to Bahadur’s fiancée, who was in the passenger seat during the incident.
This is the ninth such arrest reported by FOX 35 Orlando since the “Super Speeder” statute went into effect on July 1. Public safety officials appear to be diligently implementing the new laws, bent on reducing the type of irresponsible behavior that can have dangerous implications for all road users.
For the uninitiated, Florida’s “Super Speeder” statute punishes drivers who violate the speed limit by 50 mph or more, or who drive over 100 mph, with possible criminal penalties. The statute provides for up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense, with the prospect of higher penalties for repeat offenders. Repeat offenders may face up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and perhaps the loss of their driving privileges.
According to an arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Hennish Bahadur of Miami Gardens was detained when his white Mercedes-Benz was clocked speeding at an astonishing 104 mph in a 40-mph zone.
According to ClickOrlando, the incident occurred last night, and Bahadur was arrested on charges of hazardous, excessive speeding.
The vehicle appears to have belonged to Bahadur’s fiancée, who was in the passenger seat during the event.
This is the ninth such arrest reported by FOX 35 Orlando since the “Super Speeder” statute went into effect on July 1. Public safety officials appear to be diligently implementing the new laws, bent on reducing the type of irresponsible behavior that can have dangerous implications for all road users.
For the uninitiated, Florida’s “Super Speeder” statute punishes drivers who violate the speed limit by 50 mph or more, or who drive over 100 mph, with possible criminal penalties. The statute provides for up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense, with the prospect of higher penalties for repeat offenders. Repeat offenders may face up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and perhaps the loss of their driving privileges.