Speeding is one of the most common violations today. And for good reason, it’s not always easy to keep your nose glued to the speedometer, especially in certain situations that require a lot of concentration. Thus, outbursts happen very often, especially since there are especially many radars. But sometimes it happens that some do on purpose to go faster, in case of default or simply by will. But in most cases, this does not end well for the driver and his driving license.

Just too much

And this is precisely the case of the main character of our case of the day. It happens a few days earlier, not in France, but in the US, to be exact in Seminole County, near the city of Orlando. While on patrol, the sheriff is suddenly cut off by a driver who is visibly in a hurry. And it is not for nothing that the latter drives at a speed of 80 mph, instead of the permitted 45. This is equivalent to 130 km/h instead of 70. Then the policeman turns around and intercepts the driver. Except it’s not just anyone.

An unusual situation

Indeed, the culprit is none other than a police officer driving a company car. Except that the flashing beacons weren’t on and the siren wasn’t on. Accused refuses to provide a driver’s license and decides to get back in the car to continue his journey. Which displeases the officer who arrested him, who reports his behavior to his superior. The latter suspended his officer from duty and charged him with dangerous driving and refusal to obey. It would cost him dearly…

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