One driver in Texas simply went from having fun with his Corvette to sitting in a jail cell. Officers of the Splendora Police Division caught him going at speeds in extra of 150 mph (241 km/h). As soon as he pulled over, authorities took him straight to jail and impounded the burly V8 sports activities automobile.

In {a photograph} posted by the division, we see the automobile in query, a seventh-generation Corvette. It’s unimaginable to say whether or not or not the precise Corvette is modified. A base C7 is under no circumstances sluggish, providing 430 hp, a 0-60 mph in 4 seconds, and a 190 mph high pace.

To be completely sincere, on a race observe with no visitors, there’s little hope {that a} Dodge Charger police cruiser might’ve caught as much as the Chevrolet. That led many within the peanut gallery of the division’s put up to say that relatively than police catching this speeder, the speeder let himself be caught. Actually, movies just like the one from September the place an identical Corvette leaves police within the mud lend credence to that perspective.

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US Freeway 59 is well-known to locals for its extensive open nature and the potential for top speeds. At 150 mph, the motive force was driving at greater than twice the authorized restrict of 65 mph.

In Texas, most municipalities problem tickets in extra of $300 for driving anyplace above 30 mph over the pace restrict. On this case, it’s clear that the motive force was additionally cited for Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor within the state. These convicted of reckless driving withstand 30 days in jail and or a most effective of $200.

We’ve reached out to a couple sources nearer to the matter for extra info and can replace this put up if we hear again.