ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Florida’s new is already making an impact on the roads.

Deputies in St. Johns County say they recently stopped a driver going on I-95 —a violation that now carries much steeper penalties under the law.

The driver, who deputies say admitted to speeding because he was “hungry,” also did not have a valid driver’s license. That turned what would have been a traffic citation into an arrest on multiple charges.

Under the new law , which took effect in July, drivers can face criminal penalties for “dangerous excessive speeding.” That includes going 50 mph or more over the posted limit, driving 35 mph over on local roads, or topping 100 mph while weaving through traffic.

Violators face up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense . Repeat offende

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