Oklahoma law seems to give 100 mph speeders a pass

Analysis shows a quarter of drivers caught exceeding 100 mph in Oklahoma escape with little or any penalty. Other states take a tougher stance.

 
BY PHILLIP O’CONNOR AND MEGAN ROLLAND | Modified: February 17, 2013 at 12:25 am | Published: February 17, 2013   

On Nov. 30, 2011, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper ticketed Brandon L. Maples for driving 111 mph on Interstate 44 in Comanche County.

A week later, another trooper cited Maples for traveling 101 mph in Grady County.

photo - A photo illustration of a speedometer.  PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
A photo illustration of a speedometer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN

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Then, in March, Maples received another ticket in Grady County, this time for doing 102 mph.

In every instance, Maples, 34, of Oklahoma City, was found guilty. He paid $475 in fines and...
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