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Accused ‘super speeder’ blamed cheating girlfriend
A Florida man accused of speeding 110 miles per hour claimed he was on his way to catch his cheating girlfriend.
DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend.
Speeding on Florida highway
What we know:
A deputy with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said he clocked Gavin Ames driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone around 12:47 a.m. on Aug. 1 during a traffic enforcement stop.
When asked why he was driving so fast, bodycam video showed Ames telling the deputy he was on his way to his cheating girlfriend's house. The deputy instructed Ames to step out of the car, place his hands behind his back and handcuffed him.
Florida excessive speed arrest
What they're saying:
The deputy asked Ames if he was aware of Florida's law making driving more than 50 mph over the limit an arrestable offense before informing Ames he was under arrest for excessive speed.
"I’m just in shock right now," Ames said on the bodycam video. "I’m in the back of a cop car listening to Boss Man D-Lo at one o’clock in the morning to catch my cheating girlfriend. Now, I’m going to get bailed out by her."
Courtesy: DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Super speeder law penalties
The backstory:
Florida's "super speeder" law took effect on July 1, 2025.
The law makes traveling 100 mph or 50 mph over the speed limit a criminal offense. First-time offenders face a mandatory court appearance, up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
The Source: he information in this story was gathered from the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, which released the bodycam footage, mugshot and arrest details.