ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they’ve clocked drivers going more than 120 miles an hour on the new Interstate 4 Express lanes.
Troopers said they’ve handed out dozens of tickets to drivers going 40 to 50 miles per hour over the speed limit.
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At least one driver clocked in at 131 mph, which is more than double the 60 mph limit. That driver was hit with a $1,000 ticket while others received $356 fines.
“A lot of these drivers are giving the excuse that they thought they could go faster in the express lanes,” Lt. Kim Montes said.
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FHP and other law enforcement continue to be out in full force.
“The speed limit is the same as the main line,” Montes said.
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