IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southwest Wisconsin are reminding drivers to slow down after catching two motorists traveling at more than 90 miles per hour late Monday night.
According to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office, a night-shift patrol officer clocked a Polaris Slingshot traveling 105 mph in a 65 mph zone. Deputies said the driver not only lacked a valid license but also failed to register the vehicle.
Callers report early morning gunshots, Green Bay PD finds damaged tree near walking trail
“When you don’t have a valid driver’s license and haven’t registered your vehicle, maybe it’s time to slow down,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a statement.
The driver was cited for speeding ($515.50), operating while suspended ($200.50), and non-registration ($175.30), totaling $891.30 in fines.
Oshkosh Police Department reports 36 vehicle thefts since March, offers prevention tips
Deputies also stopped another driver the same night for going 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. Details about that stop have not yet been released.
Authorities said the incidents serve as a reminder that excessive speeding carries not only financial penalties but also safety risks for drivers and others on the road.
