Fargo, ND – A driver was stopped Friday morning after allegedly traveling 104 mph in an 80 mph zone on a section of Interstate 29 that was closed due to hazardous conditions, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the motorist was pulled over on I-29 despite active closure notices. The driver received a $140 citation and seven points for speeding. Authorities confirmed a juvenile passenger was also in the vehicle at the time.
According to the patrol, the driver was additionally charged with reckless endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor under North Dakota law. Officials emphasized that operating a vehicle on a closed roadway is illegal and poses severe risks to both occupants and first responders.
Interstate 29 was shut down earlier due to weather-related safety concerns. The Highway Patrol continues to warn motorists against bypassing closure gates or ignoring barricades, noting that enforcement remains active along restricted routes.
No injuries were reported during the stop. The incident remains under review by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
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