DULUTH, Ga. — A teenage driver was stopped after being stopped for traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit along a busy Gwinnett County road, according to police.
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Duluth police say Ofc. Cavorsi clocked a vehicle traveling 82 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
The driver was identified as a 16-year-old.
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The DPD says that excessive speed is not just a traffic violation but a serious safety concern, especially for inexperienced drivers. In cases involving teenage motorists, speeding violations can also lead to court involvement and long-term consequences.
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Police are urging parents to use this incident as a reminder to talk with their teens about safe driving habits, particularly the dangers of speeding.
“Arriving safely is always the goal,” police said.
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