Key Facts
• August 2025: A 20s male police sergeant drove a police vehicle at 109 km/h.
• The speed limit on the road was 60 km/h, exceeding it by nearly 50 km/h.
• The violation was discovered during a speed enforcement operation.
• The officer claimed he was in a hurry for an investigation and did not check his speed.
• September 2025: The officer received a caution from his superior.
• The incident occurred in the southern region of Aomori Prefecture.
Summary
A male police sergeant in his 20s from Aomori Prefecture was found driving a police vehicle at 109 km/h on a road with a 60 km/h speed limit in August 2025. The violation, nearly 50 km/h over the limit, was detected during a speed enforcement operation. The officer explained that he was in a rush for an investigation and failed to monitor his speed. In September 2025, he received a caution from his superior. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to traffic laws, even for law enforcement personnel.
