LE CLAIRE, Iowa (KCRG) – A Police Officer in the eastern Iowa town of Le Claire last week, stopped a minor driving a vehicle at nearly 110 mph in a 35 mph speed limit. According to a Facebook post by the Le Claire Police Department, Officer Briones pulled over a minor going 108 mph in a 35 mph limit on Wisconsin Street.

Police said the road is known to have limited visibility, blind hills, dips, and runs alongside a bike path. According to one of the driver’s parents, the child will not be driving again as a result of the action.

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“We’re sharing this not to shame, but to raise awareness. This is a teachable moment for all of us,” said Le Claire Police Department on Facebook. “It’s about more than just the safety of the driver. It’s about protecting everyone else who shares the road: your friend, your neighbor, or a child on a bike.”