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The Kansas Highway Patrol says a driver was going 116 mph in the fog in Saline County on Feb. 5, 2024. (Photo Courtesy Kansas Highway Patrol)
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Fog means slowing down for most drivers. The thicker the fog, the more cautious you should be. But the Kansas Highway Patrol says a driver in Saline County did the opposite Monday morning.
Lt. Scott Proffitt with the KHP said the fog was heavy when he saw a driver going 116 mph in a 75-mph zone. The trooper pulled the driver over and wrote a ticket that will cost the driver several hundred dollars.
The fine is $360. The docket fee is $108. The total cost is $468.
KHP Trooper Ben Gardner shared a picture of the ticket on social media.
“It’s just one traffic stop of what has been FREQUENTLY occurring, with our Troopers stopping vehicles speeding well over 100 mph,” Gardner said. “A reminder to all to drive responsibly.”
Trooper Tiffany Baylark posted four pictures of drivers stopped for going 100 or more hours an hour last week. She patrols in the Kansas City, Kansas area.
“Traveling 100+ MPH is not only dangerous to yourself but also to those around you,” she said.