Shawnee Co. Deputy Driver Fined for Driving 116 MPH

Shawnee County Driver Cited for Excessive SpeedingShawnee County Driver Cited for Excessive Speeding On Monday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office announced the issuance of a traffic citation to a driver caught speeding at an alarming rate. Incident Details: * Date: Sunday, July 14 * Location: I-70 near Auburn Road * Vehicle: Silver Dodge Speed: The driver was detected traveling at 116 miles per hour, significantly exceeding the posted speed limit. Consequences: * Fine: $360 * Court Costs: $108 * Total: $468 Speeding Problem in Shawnee County: Earlier this year, an investigation by 27 News revealed a concerning trend of excessive speeding in Shawnee County. Thousands of speeding tickets have been issued over the years, including several to drivers driving dangerously fast. * 2022: 289 speeding tickets issued * Six: Drivers cited for exceeding 100 mph Public Safety Reminder: The sheriff’s office emphasizes the importance of responsible driving. Excessive speeding poses a significant safety hazard to drivers, passengers, and others on the roadway. Motorists are urged to obey speed limits and drive cautiously to prevent accidents and protect lives.

Photo courtesy of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office announced a ticket a driver received after he was pulled over for speeding 116 mph.

On Sunday, July 14, a person driving a silver Dodge was caught going 116 mph on I-70 near Auburn Road. The driver was given a $360 fine and $108 in court costs, for a total of $468.

Earlier this year, 27 News investigated just how bad the speeding problem is in Shawnee County. Police have issued thousands of speeding tickets in Shawnee County over the years, some of which were to drivers who were driving extremely dangerously fast.

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Last year, the sheriff’s office issued 289 speeding tickets, six of which were to drivers exceeding 100 mph.

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