A 30-year-old man, Ryan Samayoa, was arrested in Brevard County after his reckless joyride on a motorcycle, driving an eye-watering 106 mph in a zone where the limit is capped at 45 mph. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office statement, highlighted by a social media post, indicated the arrest was made last Saturday.
The newly minted law, known as HB 351 or the "Super Speeder" bill, casts a grim prospect for those who dare to breach its confines—up to 30 days in jail for a first offense. Driving with a suspended license, Samayoa now faces charges for surpassing the speed limit by more than 50 mph, having his daredevil antics booked at the Brevard County jail on a $500 bond, as WFTV reported.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey didn't mince his words when discussing the implications of the new law: "There’s absolutely no excuse for driving at these speeds, as we all know it doesn’t end well for anyone. I hope this new law makes people think twice before driving at these ridiculous speeds!!" This pointed statement was included in his social media missive, where the Sheriff expounded on the dangers such speeding poses to public safety, as reported by ClickOrlando.
A second offense, as per the law, could see perpetrators like Samayoa spending up to 90 days behind bars along with a hefty fine of $1,000, adding a sterner measure to an already serious charge. And for those who learn lessons hard, a repeat offense within five years threatens the revocation of their driver’s license for a year.
