2 New Laws That May Affect Your Upcoming Disney World Trip

New laws are being introduced in Florida, and whether you live here or are just visiting, here’s what you need to know.

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Thirty new laws are taking effect on October 1st, and some even impact driving, which is important to know if you’re traveling to Disney World for your upcoming vacation.

One new law, House Bill 479, is about leaving the scene of a crash. When leaving the scene of a crash involving only damage to a vehicle or property, the court can authorize an order requiring the driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash to make restitution for the specified damage.

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That means, even if no one is hurt in the crash, it’s best to stay put, exchange insurance information, and be prepared to provide any additional information for damages.

Another law, HB 253, is for offenses involving motor vehicles. This law applies to crimes involving vehicles that intentionally resemble police cars, have concealed plates, or camera blocks, which makes them a third-degree felony in certain circumstances. This also includes selling license plates and increases the penalty for knowingly altering license plates or registrations.

If you’re driving, you may not need to stay on-property

On July 1st, a new law was introduced called the “Super Speeder” law. HB 351 states that “dangerous excessive speeding” is a criminal offense, and additional punishments may be imposed for the crime.

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If a driver exceeds the speed limit by 50 miles per hour or more, or operates a motor vehicle at 100 mph or more in a way that threatens any safety, this would fall under this new law and can lead to the following:

- Upon a first conviction, up to 30 days in jail, a fine of $500, or both
- Upon a second or subsequent conviction, up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $1,500, or both
- A person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of dangerous excessive speeding within five years after the date of a prior conviction for such an offense must have his or her driving privilege revoked for at least 180 days, but no more than one year