A driver was caught going 105 mph in a 75-mph zone in Wexford County on US-131 on Monday, Aug. 17 with a four-year-old lying across the backseat, according to Michigan State Police.
Officials say the driver was unlicensed and the child unrestrained.
A trooper stopped the driver on Monday morning in Liberty Township, approximately 12 miles south of Jackson.
This morning, a trooper from the Cadillac Post stopped a vehicle on US‑31 in Liberty Township, Wexford County for speeding. The vehicle was traveling 105 mph in a 75 mph zone.
— MSP Seventh District (@mspnorthernmi) August 17, 2026
The driver was unlicensed and had an unrestrained 4‑year‑old laying across the back seat, sleeping.
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The driver, according to MSP's Seventh District, was cited for no driver’s license, child
restraint violation and speed violation.
"Driving at or below the posted speed limit and always buckling up are two of the most important choices you can make on Michigan roadways," a news release from MSP said.
"Make the safe choice. Slow down and buckle up."
Safe driving tips
Here are a few tips for driving where construction is taking place, according to MDOT:
- Expect changes: Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and workers, vehicles, or equipment may enter without warning.
- Minimize distractions: Dedicate your full attention to the road. Avoid using phones or other distracting behaviors while driving in a work zone.
- Obey workers and signs: Crews know what is best for moving traffic safely in work zones. Follow all signs and instructions to merge, slow down, or stop.
- Don't speed or tailgate: Fines double for speeding in a Michigan work zone, so slow down. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
- Pay attention: Vehicles may slow, stop, or change lanes unexpectedly in a work zone. Watch for brake lights and be prepared to react to traffic.
- Be patient and calm: Work zones are not there to inconvenience you. They are necessary to improve our roads and make your future drive better.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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