17-year-old driver ‘running late for work’ caught speeding along busy Duluth road

Duluth police said, if you’re running late for work, speeding isn’t the answer. A teen driver found out the hard way.

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Recently, Duluth police stopped a driver on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for speeding.

The officer’s radar showed the driver going 85 mph on the road.

According to county officials , the speed limit on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Duluth is 45 miles per hour.

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The reason for the lead foot: the driver said they were running late for work.

DPD said the driver, whose identity was not released, was issued a hefty ticket.

“Slow down, folks. Your boss will understand,” the department said.

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