New wheels and a speeding ticket to-go
January 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson
(Waterloo, Iowa/KCCI)— An 18-year-old in eastern Iowa got a new set of wheels and a speeding ticket to match, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities say a state trooper pulled the young man over on Highway 218 a little after 5-p.m. for traveling as fast as 133 miles per hour, in a 60 mile per hour zone.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon on Highway 218 near Waterloo. The unnamed driver now faces a $515 fine and a reckless driving charge. In its social media post, the Patrol said “It’s a New Year folks, please slow down!”