CONCORD, NH — A man from Laconia was arrested on a reckless operation charge Wednesday, accused of driving more than 100 mph in a 55-mph zone, according to the New Hampshire State Police.
Around 7 a.m., a trooper patrolling Route 3 and Route 11 Bypass in Gilford spotted a driver in an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed, Amber Lagace, a public information officer for state police, said.
“The initial speed of the silver SUV was clocked at 92 mph,” she said. “The operator increased the speed to 104 mph, in a posted 55 mph zone.”
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The driver, Lucas Carter, 50, of Laconia was pulled over and arrested. He was processed and released on bail. Carter is due in Laconia District Court on July 13.
Traffic Enforcement Leads To 102 Violations
A state police traffic enforcement initiative on Monday on Interstate 93 in Salem.
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The department’s enforcement unit has been trying to reduce speed and other hazardous motor vehicle violations along with state police aircraft.
“During the operation,” Lagace said, “troopers stopped a total of 102 violations, including three vehicles traveling over 100 mph, 50 vehicles traveling over 90 mph, and several other motor vehicle violations to include following too closely, and the ‘hands-free’ and move over laws.”
Lagace said there had been increased traffic violations and crashes on Granite State highways.
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