Brevard County, FL — A driver accused of reaching 111 mph on Interstate 95 was arrested Tuesday in Brevard County under Florida’s newly enacted “Super Speeder” law.
Deputies say the motorist, identified as Yehya Ramzi, a resident of Bronx, New York, was taken into custody after a dangerous high-speed pursuit along one of the county’s busiest roadways.
Deputy Clocks BMW at 94 MPH Before Speed Increases Further
According to a probable cause affidavit, a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting stationary radar enforcement near the intersection of I-95 and State Road 46 in Titusville when he observed a blue BMW traveling at a high rate of speed in the left lane.
The vehicle was initially estimated to be going 90 mph in a 70 mph zone. Radar verification confirmed a speed of 94 mph. As the deputy pulled out to catch up, the suspect accelerated rapidly, reaching 111 mph while weaving past other drivers, officials said.
Traffic Stop on I-95 Shoulder Leads to Arrest
The deputy successfully conducted a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-95. The driver, Yehya Ramzi, complied with commands and was detained without incident. He was then transported to the Brevard County Jail on charges related to dangerous excessive speed, the criminal offense established under Florida’s HB 351, widely known as the state’s “Super Speeder” law.
Authorities emphasized that Ramzi’s speed, especially during the busy holiday travel period, posed a severe threat to surrounding motorists.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey Responds Publicly
On Wednesday, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey addressed the arrest in a social media post, condemning the reckless driving behavior.
“There is absolutely no reason to be driving 111 mph anywhere, much less on a congested highway during the holidays and busiest travel time of the year,” said Sheriff Ivey.
The sheriff’s office has been vocal in recent weeks about enforcing speed-related offenses as travel increases across Florida.
Understanding Florida’s New “Super Speeder” Law
Florida’s HB 351, which took effect July 1, created a new criminal charge called “dangerous excessive speeding.”
The law applies to:
- Drivers traveling 50 mph over the posted speed limit, or
- Drivers exceeding 100 mph in a manner that endangers people or property
Violators can face criminal charges, rather than standard traffic citations, reflecting the state’s tougher stance on high-speed driving.
Lawmakers designed the statute to target some of Florida’s most hazardous roadway behaviors — behaviors that have contributed to severe and fatal crashes across the state.
Danger on Highways During Holiday Travel
With millions of Floridians and visitors hitting the road for holiday travel, law enforcement agencies across the state have increased patrols along major highways. Deputies say incidents like Ramzi’s arrest underscore the dangers posed by extreme speeding, especially on heavily traveled roadways such as I-95.
Officials continue reminding drivers that reckless speeding not only breaks the law but can also lead to deadly consequences for themselves and others.
What’s Your Take?
Do you believe Florida’s “Super Speeder” law will effectively reduce reckless driving? Should penalties be even tougher for drivers exceeding 100 mph on busy highways?
Share your thoughts in the comments — let’s talk about it!
