Eugene
Driver cited more than $1,600 after allegedly driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone in Eugene
Eugene, OR – A driver in Eugene received more than $1,600 in citations after allegedly traveling 80 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to the Eugene Police Department.
Police said an officer stopped the driver on River Road after observing the vehicle traveling at the excessive speed.
During the traffic stop, the officer also discovered the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and without insurance.
As a result, the driver was cited for speeding, careless driving, driving while suspended and driving uninsured.
The combined citations totaled more than $1,600, according to the department.
“You know what’s expensive? Driving 80 mph in a 35 mph zone,” the Eugene Police Department said while sharing details of the traffic stop.
Police reminded motorists to obey posted speed limits and ensure they have a valid driver’s license and insurance before getting behind the wheel.
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