Florida Woman Arrested After Driving 107 MPH, Tells Deputies She Was Rushing to Little Caesars Before It Closed
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA — Deputies in Pinellas County say a woman was arrested after being caught driving 107 miles per hour, later claiming she was speeding because she wanted to reach Little Caesars before it closed for the night.
Deputy Records Show Excessive Speeding on Florida Highway
According to reports from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was stopped after being clocked at more than double the legal speed limit on a Florida highway. When asked why she was driving so fast, the woman reportedly told deputies that she was simply trying to make it to the pizza restaurant before it stopped taking orders.
Authorities said the woman showed no signs of impairment but appeared visibly anxious about missing the restaurant’s closing time.
Arrested for Reckless Driving
Deputies placed the woman under arrest for reckless driving, a charge that can carry steep fines and potential jail time depending on prior offenses. Her mugshot, released by authorities, quickly spread across social media after local news outlets highlighted her unusual explanation.
Officials said no one was injured during the incident and there was no indication that the driver had been racing or attempting to flee law enforcement.
Public Reaction to Unusual Excuse
The story quickly went viral after being shared by local media and the New York Post, sparking humorous reactions from social media users. Many joked about the driver’s “dedication to pizza,” while others criticized her for endangering others over something so trivial.
Still, law enforcement officials emphasized that reckless driving is no laughing matter, warning that driving at such high speeds puts both drivers and other motorists at serious risk.
Deputies Remind Drivers About Road Safety
In a statement, a Pinellas County Sheriff’s spokesperson said that while they’ve heard many excuses for speeding, this one stood out. “No slice of pizza is worth risking lives,” the official noted.
Authorities urged drivers to plan ahead and follow posted speed limits to avoid putting themselves or others in danger.
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