Michigan State Police Clock Teen at 124 MPH on Busy Freeway

If you've been on a Michigan freeway, you know that most drivers treat the speed limit as more of a suggestion. The flow of traffic on a good day is generally about 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, with many drivers even topping 90. But it's frightening when you're passed by a vehicle speeding at well over 100 MPH.

Michigan Teen Clocked at 124 MPH on I-94

Obviously, that kind of speed is dangerous for everyone, and that's why a Michigan teenager just found out the hard way that the speed limit isn't just a suggestion.

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Michigan State Police say an 18-year-old Ann Arbor man was pulled over after a trooper clocked him riding a Suzuki motorcycle at a staggering 124 miles per hour on westbound I-94 near Zeeb Road in Washtenaw County on Friday. According to WWJ, he was cited for speeding and for improperly displaying his license plate.

State Police Issue Another Speeding Reminder

State Police say while most drivers over the holiday weekend did their part to keep Michigan roads safe, clearly not everyone got the message. Troopers are reminding drivers that speeds like this don't just put the rider in danger, they put everyone else on the road at risk.

Why Driving 124 MPH Is So Dangerous

Look, we've all been running late before, but unless your destination is handing out a million dollars to the first person through the door, there's really no reason to be doing 124 on the freeway.

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It only takes one unexpected lane change, a tire failure, or another driver merging without seeing you for a high-speed ride to turn into a tragedy. Slowing down by even a few minutes is a whole lot better than not making it home at all.

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Michigan State Police hope this latest stop serves as another reminder that while most drivers do the right thing, excessive speed puts everyone sharing the road in danger. Slow down, drive responsibly, and help keep Michigan's roads safe.