Driver accused of topping 85 mph in a 35 mph zone in Punta Gorda

 

 

Driver accused of topping 85 mph in a 35 mph zone in Punta Gorda – GC NEWS

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

 

 

🚨 86 MPH IN A 35 MPH ZONE
 
Punta Gorda Police Department
 
On August 30, 2026, Officer Gray conducted a traffic stop on East Marion Avenue after observing a vehicle traveling 86 MPH in a posted 35 MPH zone – 51 MPH over the speed limit.
 
The driver, Joseph William Boisvert, was arrested and transported to the Charlotte County Jail without incident.
Boisvert was charged with:
• F.S.S. 316.1926 – Dangerous Excessive Speeding
• F.S.S. 322.34(2) – Driving While License Suspended or Revoked with Knowledge
• F.S.S. 322.32(1) – Unlawful use/possession of a driver license
 
Driving at excessive speeds significantly reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes. Our officers will continue conducting traffic enforcement throughout the City of Punta Gorda to help keep our roadways safe.
Slow down. The speed limit is there for a reason