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A man was arrested early Saturday morning after being caught driving over 100 miles per hour on State Road 528, marking one of the first local arrests under Florida’s new “super speeder” law.
According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Bias conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at 103 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Michael Tengstedt, was pulled over without incident.
When questioned by the deputy, Tengstedt acknowledged he was speeding and stated he was heading to go fishing.
During the stop, Deputy Bias observed signs of impairment and requested Tengstedt perform a series of standardized field sobriety exercises. Based on his performance, the deputy determined probable cause existed to believe Tengstedt was driving under the influence. Tengstedt also refused to provide a breath sample.
Tengstedt was taken into custody and transported to the Brevard County Jail. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Unlawful Speed – Exceeding 100 MPH. His bond was set at $1,000.
Florida’s “super speeder” law, which went into effect July 1, 2025, mandates arrest for any driver clocked at or above 100 mph. The law is intended to address rising concerns over high-speed reckless driving and aims to reduce fatalities and serious crashes on state highways.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey released a statement following the incident, urging drivers to obey speed limits and never drive while impaired. “There is absolutely no reason to be driving at excessive speeds or under the influence,” Ivey said. “If you don’t end up hurting yourself or someone else, you’re going to end up in jail—especially in Brevard County.”
The case remains under investigation.
