Michigan Driver Busted Doing 70 MPH Over The Speed Limit

Most Michigan highways have a speed limit of 70 mph, some places in the state even go as high as 75 mph.

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Even with speeds that high people still get busted all the time for going 5-10 mph over that.

When I was young and dumb my parents were not impressed that I got 2 speeding tickets in my just 6 months.

One time for going 90mph in a 70mph and the other for  going 95 mph in a 70 mph zone.

I knew I was busted when I saw that unmistakable red light on top of a Michigan State Police Cruiser approaching fast behind me.

Michigan Driver Busted Do 70 MPH Over The Speed Limit

A Michigan driver was cited for traveling 70 miles per hour over the speed limit after he was observed driving 125 mph in a 55 mph zone.

The 24-year-old driver from Grand Ledge was pulled over by a Michigan State Police trooper in Eaton Rapids Township on Thursday evening.

The trooper had initially observed the driver operating his 2003 Ford Mustang recklessly in a parking lot, before the vehicle sped off at the excessive rate of speed on Michigan Road.

What Charges Could The Driver Face

Reckless driving in Michigan is a serious offense that can result in significant penalties, especially if it causes injury or death.

Reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle with "willful or wanton disregard" for the safety of others.

This is considered a more serious offense than careless driving, which involves negligent but not intentionally dangerous behavior.

The penalties for reckless driving in Michigan are:

Standard reckless driving: Up to 93 days in jail, $500 fine, and 90-day license suspension.

Reckless driving causing serious injury: Up to 5 years in prison, $1,000-$5,000 in fines, and license suspension.

Reckless driving causing death: Up to 15 years in prison, $2,500-$10,000 in fines, and license suspension.

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Thank god the driver that got busted doing 70mph over the speed limit didn't lose control and kill himself or an innocent person.