AP gets a slap on the wrist

[DTro]

From WCCO

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis.

Edina police spokeswoman Molly Anderson said Peterson was pulled over just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Peterson was driving his BMW on a state highway in a 55-mph zone. Anderson says he was given a citation and allowed to drive away. She called it a "very routine" traffic stop.

Peterson tells The Associated Press he didn't realize how fast he was going. He said he "got a little speeding ticket" and said he planned to be more careful.

The stop happened the night before Peterson ran for 85 yards and a touchdown in a 36-10 victory over Chicago. He also fumbled twice.

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Ok, anyone else a little upset about this?

“Didn’t know how fast he was going?” Oh my gosh that is hilarious. I can guarantee you I lose my license for getting clocked at 54mph OVER the limit.

[juicey_jroc1]

lol when i first saw the headline on yahoo i thought they clocked his [PoorWordUsage] running at 109 mph !!!!!!

[JBMasterAngler]

That's because you can't run the ball like he can

[croixflats]

109 MPH, I've never done that . The DMV may catch up to him and inact its own justice if the ticket was for 109 mph. Never gotten a ticket like that but I think its a mandatory court appearance.

[Scott K]

A quite a few years ago, I was stopped for doing 94 in a 55, although I was just outside the 65 mph limit zone when he clocked me. I was given a speeding ticket, and a careless driving, I lost my license for 30 days, and had to pay some good fines. Times may have changed, as this was in the late 80's. I did get to drive away after I got pulled over though.

I also got to sit a weekend in jail, court was on a Friday. The judge asked me why I was driving that fast, I tried giving the explanaition of a new truck with oversized tires, and I just entered a 55 mph zone from a 65, the judge said to me, "do you think that I am that stupid, that you cant tell the difference between 94 and 55 mph?" He the proceeded to give me the weekend in jail to think about how stupid I was!

[FasterThanYou23]

I thought anything over 100 you lose your license for like 6 months

[leech~~]

A quite a few years ago, I was stopped for doing 94 in a 55, although I was just outside the 65 mph limit zone when he clocked me. I was given a speeding ticket, and a careless driving, I lost my license for 30 days, and had to pay some good fines. Times may have changed, as this was in the late 80's. I did get to drive away after I got pulled over though.

I also got to sit a weekend in jail, court was on a Friday. The judge asked me why I was driving that fast, I tried giving the explanaition of a new truck with oversized tires, and I just entered a 55 mph zone from a 65, the judge said to me, "do you think that I am that stupid, that you cant tell the difference between 94 and 55 mph?" He the proceeded to give me the weekend in jail to think about how stupid I was!

Like JB said, thats because you don't run the ball like AP does, or play Golf like Tiger!

[Scott M]

I think most guys have to sow their wild oats when it comes to cars, especially in their teenage years. Most of my young buddies all topped out their cars, myself included. I got a pretty major ticket at 16, cost me a big paycheck I was counting on before school started up again and a mandatory court date. It was probably right on the border of careless/reckless. I got more carp from people being in the paper's honor roll than anything.

I did get a couple more tickets through the teen years but they were just a few miles over. Now my leadfoot is mostly gone.

Today I would never do the gross overlimit speed. If I was AP, I sure as heck would not...too much to lose. He'll have to be careful with this. Some athletes have stipulations in their contract about dangerous activities and speeding would be one of those.

Some cop called KFAN and said police can't take you to jail for speeding. You can get a careless or reckless and a court date, but that's really about it. I don't think he got any preferential treatment here, although he could lose his license I suppose. He's got the money for a chauffeur though.

[DHanson]

I will admit that I was once young and dumb. I was 17 and got a ticket for going 92 mph in a 55 mph. I had to go to court and it wasn't easy. They were trying hard to punish me to the maximum, but I was polite and honest with the judge and I think I got lucky to only have like a $300 and some change fine. I think it was considered reckless driving and maybe something else. I don't think they suspended my license a single day. Man, I have a terrible memory.

[DTro]

Yeah, I got a careless as well when I was 19 for going way to fast.

Insurance was a bit more after that incident.

And to think it was at a much slower speed than I previously had taken that car too

Let’s just say the needle went up to 120 and disappeared, so I needed to have a buddy with a street bike me help out.

[McGurk]

I think he was running away from another stripped ball resulting in a fumble. Oops! This happened before the Chicago game! My Bad!

[JBMasterAngler]

I can guarantee you there won't be any court date until well after the season is over. With the season the vikings are having right now, I don't think ANYONE in minnesota wants to give them any distractions or what not that may prevent them from going to the super bowl.

On a side note, AP is lucky we're having the weather we're having right now. If he was to hit some black ice at that speed we'd be reading his obituary.

[MNTwinsFan]

Another day, a different set of rules for a local athlete. Yawn.

[deadeye]

I thought that over 100mph you got a reckless, they tow your car and got your license suspended for a few months? I thought they changed a couple years ago to crack down on highway racing.

[Scott M]

I think we need a LEO to chime in. Wplatehunter?

[Big Dave2]

From WCCO

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis.

Edina police spokeswoman Molly Anderson said Peterson was pulled over just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Peterson was driving his BMW on a state highway in a 55-mph zone. Anderson says he was given a citation and allowed to drive away. She called it a "very routine" traffic stop.

Peterson tells The Associated Press he didn't realize how fast he was going. He said he "got a little speeding ticket" and said he planned to be more careful.

The stop happened the night before Peterson ran for 85 yards and a touchdown in a 36-10 victory over Chicago. He also fumbled twice.

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Ok, anyone else a little upset about this?

“Didn’t know how fast he was going?” Oh my gosh that is hilarious. I can guarantee you I lose my license for getting clocked at 54mph OVER the limit.

Who Cares?

Who here hasn't gone that fast at some point in their life?

[gopher_nation]

If you drive the BMW he has, it probably isn't that hard to go that fast without realizing it. Especially if you're in a hurry to get to the team hotel.

[LMITOUT]

Traffic lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

[LMITOUT]

MN State Statute 169.14

Subd. 1a. License revocation for extreme speed.

The driver's license of a person who violates any speed limit established in this section, by driving in excess of 100 miles per hour, is revoked for six months under section 171.17

Section 171.17

10) a violation of an applicable speed limit by a person driving in excess of 100 miles per hour. The person's license must be revoked for six months for a violation of this clause, or for a longer minimum period of time applicable under section 169A.53, 169A.54, or 171.174.

[gopher_nation]

So the officer told AP, "I'll let you drive away if you can get me a signed game-used jersey" Big deal, win-win for both.

[DTro]

Who Cares?

Who here hasn't gone that fast at some point in their life?

I honestly don't think it's a big deal either, but he should be charged accordingly. He shouldn't get off easy because of who he is.

[deadeye]

Exactly. I like the guy as a football player but the dude shouldn't be driving for 6 mo. I know if I did that I wouldn't be.

[LMITOUT]

I believe a court appearance may have to happen before the license is officially revoked.

[koonie]

It's not that big of a deal. Drive up in the twin cities enough and you will routinely get passed by vehicles going 90 plus miles per hour. He was speeding. He got a ticket. End of story.

[croixflats]

I think it is an automatic suspension. He may be getting notification in the mail from DMV stating suspension and requirements for reinstating. The DMV has been given way to much power.