Hancock County, ME – Deputies in Hancock County are reminding drivers to slow down after a vehicle was clocked traveling 90 mph in a 55-mph zone on Route 1A Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, the speeding incident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m., a time when traffic is typically heavy and school buses are dropping off children. Officials say the vehicle was traveling 35 mph over the posted limit.
For transparency, the department shared an image from the radar unit showing both the patrol and target speeds. Deputies confirmed the reading was taken while the patrol car was stationary, ensuring the accuracy of the 90-mph measurement.
Authorities are using the incident to highlight the dangers of excessive speed. “Speed limits exist to protect everyone—drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and emergency responders,” the department wrote in a statement. “A few seconds gained isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences.”
The sheriff’s office emphasized that high-speed driving dramatically increases the risk of serious injury or death, especially on rural roads with limited visibility and mixed traffic, including buses and cyclists.
Residents are encouraged to report dangerous driving behavior to local law enforcement and to remain alert during peak travel hours.
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