What?! South Dakota Highway Patrol Catches Speedy Drunk Driver

Some drivers tend to test the speed limits on South Dakota highways. One South Dakota driver early Saturday morning (December 7th) really pushed a state trooper from the South Dakota Highway Patrol to its breaking point.

A severely intoxicated driver was cruising on Interstate 90 when the driver was pulled over for going well over the South Dakota speed limit. The trooper who pulled over the driver clocked the drunk driver in at well-over 100 miles per hour. The driver was .134% over the legal drinking limit. What a jerk!

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The South Dakota Highway Patrol shared a picture of the driver's speed and drinking limit on its Facebook page. The drunk driver was driving 122 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. But getting a speeding ticket was the least of this driver's problems. After blowing a .134% on the breathalyzer, the driver was arrested for a DUI.

Troopers with the South Dakota Highway Patrol explain this driver provides a great lesson for all South Dakota drivers.

Slow down and designate a sober driver this holiday season!

Having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is considered driving under the influence. The state law indicates being under the influence includes alcohol, marijuana, any controlled substance, or a combination of these.

This dangerous South Dakota driver will not get away with drinking and driving. This driver will have this DUI on its record for at least 10 years. The driver will potentially face fines of up to $2,000, have a suspended license, and spend a year in jail.

It's simple. Slow down, be mindful of the other drivers around you, and more importantly don't drink and drive!

30 Ways You Might Have Already Broken the Law Today

Most of us try the best we can to be law-abiding citizens, but did you know that you may have been breaking the law without even realizing it?

BestLifeOnline has a list of 30 of the most common transgressions. How many have you been guilty of over the years?

Out of 30, I am guilty of 19. And no I won't tell you which ones.

Gallery Credit: Jeff Harkness/B1027.com

Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

Gallery Credit: Christine Manika

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