What possible excuse might one have for driving 96 mph in a 45 mph zone?
Fri, 07/08/2011
The Seattle Police Department Aggressive Driving Response Team is still nailing people who are driving at well over the posted limit in West Seattle, including these from July 7, one at close to 100 miles an hour.
From the SPD blotter:
West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone
1 at 96 mph**
1 at 74 mph
1 at 69 mph
1 at 67 mph
1 at 66 mph
2 No Proof of Insurance
1 Drivers License – possession
1 Bus Lane violation
Highland Park Way SW – 30 mph zone
1 at 49 mph
2 at 48 mph
2 at 47 mph
1 at 46 mph
4 at 45 mph
2 No Proof of Insurance
** “I just wasn’t thinking” (excuse given to officer).
The Seattle Police Department encourages all motor vehicle operators to be familiar with and obey all local and state traffic laws and to always drive with due regard for all others on the roadway.