News for Atascadero, CA|Wednesday, March 12, 2025
You are here: Home » Top Stories » Vehicle impounded after driver caught speeding at 131 MPH
  • Follow Us!

Vehicle impounded after driver caught speeding at 131 MPH 

Driver did not posses valid license, according to CHP

– A driver was cited for speeding and driving without a license after being caught traveling at 131 mph, according to a Facebook post by Templeton California Highway Patrol.

The incident occurred Sunday morning when a patrol officer observed the vehicle passing their patrol vehicle at the high speed. Subsequently, an enforcement stop was conducted on the vehicle for speeding.

Upon questioning, the driver claimed to be driving fast due to fatigue and urgency to reach their destination.

The driver was cited for driving in excess of 100 mph and driving without a license. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded as the driver did not possess a valid license.

About the author: News Staff

News staff of the A-Town Daily News wrote and edited this article from local contributors and press releases. Scott Brennan is the publisher of this newspaper and founder of Access Publishing. Connect with him on , Twitter, LinkedIn, or follow his blog. He can be reached at [email protected].

A-Town Daily News on Google
A-Town Daily News | 7343 El Camino Real #235 | Atascadero, CA 93422 | (805) 226-5720