Arapahoe County, CO – Drivers along Interstate 25 were reminded of the dangers of excessive speed early Sunday after deputies stopped a vehicle traveling nearly twice the posted limit during light traffic conditions.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, a Traffic Safety Unit deputy clocked a car traveling 115 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone around 7:00 a.m. Sunday on I-25 near East Dry Creek Road. The driver, identified as a 31-year-old woman, was stopped without incident and cited for reckless driving and speeding more than 40 mph over the limit.
Deputies said the violation resulted in a 20-point ticket, which can trigger serious consequences under Colorado law, including possible driver’s license suspension. Officials emphasized that while traffic was relatively light at the time, the risk at such speeds remains extremely high.
“At that speed, one small mistake is all it takes,” the Sheriff’s Office stated. “There’s no time to react, no margin for error — and the consequences can be fatal.”
Law enforcement officials routinely target high-speed and reckless driving through specialized traffic safety units, particularly along major corridors like I-25, which carries heavy commuter traffic through Arapahoe County and the southern Denver metro area.
Authorities are using the incident as a reminder that speeding not only increases the severity of crashes but also reduces a driver’s ability to respond to sudden changes such as stopped vehicles, debris, or construction zones. Even during early morning hours with fewer cars on the road, deputies say excessive speed dramatically raises the risk of serious injury or death.
Drivers are urged to slow down, follow posted speed limits, and remember that arriving safely is more important than saving a few minutes.
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