In a recent incident on Solano roads, a motorcycle rider was arrested by a Solano CHP officer for barreling down the highway at a blistering 102 MPH, according to the CHP – Solano. Following the high-speed pursuit that ended with a traffic stop, it became clear that the rider was not just exceeding the speed limit, but was doing so under the influence, with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .126%, breaching the state’s legal limit.
The CHP’s social media post highlights several violations: the motorcyclist did not hold a motorcycle endorsement, was operating a vehicle on a suspended license due to a prior DUI, and was currently on DUI probation.
“Excessive speed while impaired is a deadly combination, especially on a motorcycle where there’s little protection in a crash,” the post from CHP – Solano warns. “One mistake at triple-digit speeds can be fatal.” The message is clear: the risk isn’t abstract, it’s imminent and all too real…