Break the Speed Limit? He Annihilated It
When Chicago officer Maurice Burks’ radar gun registered 160 mph, his first reaction was disbelief. But a quick check of the device revealed that it was working properly--and that it was time to hustle after a speeding motorcyclist.
Burks stopped Daemond Rogan, 32, and ticketed him for speeding in a 40 mph zone, which carries a $300 to $500 fine.
“It seems almost unbelievable,” Traffic Unit Cmdr. David Dougherty said. “The officers, who have been in the radar unit for 20 years-plus, say this is the fastest speed they can recall.”
Rogan, who was wearing a helmet, was also cited for running a red light and weaving.
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