At speeds nearly triple the limit, a wild chase on Lee Boulevard ended with officers stopping a 25-year-old rider. Michael Paulino raced through Lehigh Acres at 140 mph on Aug. 16, 2025, marking one of the first major arrests under Florida’s strict new speed rules.
The chase unfolded where posted limits vary between 35 and 55 mph. Adding to his troubles, Paulino lacked proper licensing for the bike he pushed to such dangerous speeds.
Since July 1, 2025, state law demands immediate arrest for anyone exceeding speed limits by 50 mph or over 100 mph in any location…