Arapahoe County, CO – A New Year’s Day traffic stop in Arapahoe County ended with a driver behind bars after deputies recorded a vehicle traveling at more than double the posted speed limit, authorities said.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy with the Traffic Safety Unit was conducting speed enforcement Wednesday on East Quincy Avenue when a Honda CR-V was clocked traveling 90 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone. Deputies said the driver, a 26-year-old male, was stopped, cited for speeding and reckless driving, and taken into custody.
The stop occurred January 1 as part of ongoing traffic safety efforts aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors, particularly during the holiday period when road traffic increases. Officials noted that driving 50 mph over the speed limit is not treated as a routine traffic violation and can result in arrest and jail time.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that extreme speeding significantly increases the risk of serious crashes, injuries, and fatalities, not only for the driver but for other motorists and pedestrians. East Quincy Avenue is a heavily traveled roadway, and deputies said excessive speed on corridors like this can have deadly consequences.
Authorities used the incident as a reminder for drivers to slow down, obey posted speed limits, and make safe decisions behind the wheel as the new year begins. Increased enforcement efforts may continue throughout the county, particularly in areas known for speeding complaints.
Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving is encouraged to report it to local law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
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