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New wheels and a speeding ticket to-go

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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!”