The Iowa State Patrol is reporting a dangerous rise in extreme speeding across the state. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers are increasingly stopping everyday "Plain Jane" vehicles traveling at over 140 mph, including one recent stop where a driver reached 164 mph on the interstate.

While troopers regularly train at the Iowa Speedway, Dinkla notes that the patrol’s Dodge Chargers would never reach those speeds during a pursuit. Last year alone, Iowa troopers issued more than 1,000 tickets to drivers exceeding 100 mph.

In response, a state lawmaker who also serves as a trooper has introduced a bill in the Iowa House to significantly increase fines for excessive speeding to deter reckless driving.

By RYAN SKAITHThe Iowa State Patrol is reporting a dangerous rise in extreme speeding across the state. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers are increasingly stopping everyday "Plain Jane" vehicles traveling at over 140 mph, including one recent stop where a driver reached 164 mph on the interstate.While troopers regularly train at the Iowa Speedway, Dinkla notes that the patrol’s Dodge Chargers would never reach those speeds during a pursuit. Last year alone, Iowa troopers issued more than 1,000 tickets to drivers exceeding 100 mph.In response, a state lawmaker who also serves as a trooper has introduced a bill in the Iowa House to significantly increase fines for excessive speeding to deter reckless driving.

Iowa Troopers See Surge in Extreme Speeding