I've noticed in the past year that it seems people are driving a lot faster on the highways. I spend a several hours a week traveling on I-94. I try keep it under 80, just barely, and cars just blow by me. Some have to be doing at least 95 MPH on an interstate highway where the speed limit is 70.
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Last week, police stopped a Dodge Durango a little before 11 AM on Highway 169 in Elk River. The Durango was clocked at 98 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.
The driver claimed he was late for a10 AM appointment was “just trying to make up some time,” according to the police report. Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz said the unidentified driver was cited for speeding.