Colorado Driver Caught Going 128 MPH on Highway 34

There is something about the weather warming up that makes Colorado drivers a tad bit crazy. If you happen to have driven at all this weekend, you know exactly what I am talking about. Driving over the speed limit, motorcycles flying by you like you are standing still while driving 75 miles per hour on the interstate. Yeah. Fun times.

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With the drivers feeling the warm weather vibes, you are going to need to be extra cautious not only for yourself, but also for others. According to the Colorado State Patrol, speed is one of the biggest factors in fatal accidents on the roadways of Colorado.

Northern Colorado Driver Caught at 128 MPH

One Northern Colorado driver got busted last week due to speeding. They were not going 10 miles over the speed limit, but much, much faster than that. The Greeley Police Department posted a photo of the radar gun used to clock the driver, and it showed a whopping 128 miles per hour.

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The incident took place on Thursday, March 19, when the driver was caught going 73 miles per hour over the speed limit in a 55 mph zone on Highway 34, near 65th Avenue.  To top off the excessive speeding violation, the driver was also operating a vehicle with expired registration.

What Charges Could the Driver Face?

While the Greeley Police Department did not say what the potential charges would be for the driver, KDVR states the Colorado Revised Statutes for driving over 25 miles per hour over the speed limit is a class 2 misdemeanor, which could mean a minimum sentence of three months in jail, a $250, or both. The maximum sentence could be 18 months in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both.