California Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle traveling at 143 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone on northbound US-101 south of Padaro last week, prompting a warning from authorities about the dangers of excessive speed.
The CHP Santa Barbara Area office shared details of the traffic stop on social media, emphasizing the extreme risk such speeds pose to everyone on the roadway. At 143 mph, officers noted, drivers have virtually no time to react to changing traffic conditions, lane changes, road debris, or sudden stops by other vehicles.
“One mistake can have devastating consequences for everyone on the road,” the agency stated…