DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding.
Kansas Highway Trooper Rice was in Salina for specialized training at the KHP Academy this week. On his way back east, heading towards his home county, he encountered a vehicle traveling 112 mph in a 75 mph zone on Interstate 70 in Dickinson County, according to a social media report.
Later Saturday, KHP Trooper Fraser ticketed a driver for going 100 mph in a 75 mph zone on Interstate 135 in McPherson County.
"One of the many benefits of being part of the Kansas Highway Patrol is our statewide jurisdiction. Unlike local agencies restricted by city limits or county lines, our enforcement abilities span across the entire state. While we each have specific roles, the most foundational responsibility we all share as troopers is ensuring the safety of our roadways," Trooper Ben Gardner wrote on his social media account.
"Whether it’s our pilots, truck-checking troopers, training instructors, supervisors, K-9 handlers, bomb technicians, or administrative lieutenants—we all work the road. Service comes whenever we’re out driving, committed to keeping you and others safe."