Motorcyclist clocked at 150+ MPH as speeding issue continues in Colorado amid outbreak
Colorado police are reporting major spikes in speeding violations as the spread of COVID-19 continues to reduce highway traffic throughout the state.
In one high-speed violation, Lakewood Police spotted two motorcyclists racing at more than 100 mph, referring to the act as “reckless, dangerous, and unacceptable.”
Here are two racing motorcycles on the other side of the highway from where we were. This is reckless, dangerous & unacceptable. We get frequent complaints of motorcycles racing & here is an example of it. This was in the Mid-afternoon today. When is enough, enough? #Covidiotic pic.twitter.com/fwivA8j2lo — Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) March 26, 2020
The Colorado State Patrol of Eagle also issued a stern warning to motorists after clocking a speeding driver at more than 100 mph stating, “This is NOT #DoingMyPartCO! […] Not to mention jeopardizing many lives! The hospitals do not need any more patients! We will continue with our high visibility patrols, ensuring the safety for all.”
This is NOT #DoingMyPartCO!! 🏎💨=🚓=🚨= 🎫 (ticket to court) = ⏰ and 💰 Not to mention jeopardizing many lives! The hospitals do not need any more patients! Be responsible > #DriveSafe. We will continue with our high visibility patrols, ensuring the safety for all. #CSPOFPY pic.twitter.com/OBZ9UPnfMr — CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) March 28, 2020
In a photo shared by the Thornton Police Department, a driver was caught traveling at 128 mph in 55 mph zone on I-25 in Thornton. In other words, 73 miles per hour over the speed limit.
Many of our fellow law enforcement agencies have been posting excessive speed tickets. Well, let us join the conversation. Southbound I-25 @ Thornton Parkway, 128 mph in a 55 mph zone. 73 mph over the speed limit. Let us just say, he is in a heap of trouble. Please slow down! pic.twitter.com/FKKvjPwqDL — Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) March 30, 2020
The Alamosa branch of the Colorado State Patrol also begged drivers to slow down stating, “This has to STOP NOW. Less traffic does not give ANYONE an excuse to travel this fast. Please folks help us out by obeying the law.”
We continue to ask nicely. This has to STOP NOW. Less traffic does not give ANYONE an excuse to travel this fast. Please folks help us out by obeying the law. We are still out. We will still stop you. And we will still give you a ticket if warranted. Thanks. pic.twitter.com/qoKA6QAVf2 — CSP Alamosa (@CSP_Alamosa) March 30, 2020
Approximately 5.7 million Coloradans have been ordered to stay-at-home as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, restricting travel and keeping all non-essential businesses closed.
A statewide Stay at Home Order has been issued by the @GovofCO. Please stay home unless your travel is absolutely necessary and falls under a listed exemption. We are asking you to help save lives of friends and family by staying home under the order. #DoingMyPartCO https://t.co/juO9N7o2gb — Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) March 25, 2020
Critical businesses exempt from the public health order issued by Gov. Jared Polis until April 11 include grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and bars for takeout and delivery only, gun stores, hardware, farm supply, building material stores, hospitals, clinics, walk-in health facilities, dental care providers, pharmacies, and veterinarians. To see the full order, click here.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please remember to slow down, follow speed limits, and stay off your phones while driving. Check CDOT’s Facebook, Twitter (@coloradodot) or cotrip.org for closures and delays on highways and roads across the state.
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