Driver Clocked at 150 MPH Near Minot

Highway Patrol issued a hefty ticket and points on the driver's license.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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On Sunday, March 1, a driver was pulled over by North Dakota Highway Patrol for traveling 150 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone on Highway 83 north of Minot. The driver was cited for speeding and faces a $420 ticket as well as 15 points on their driver's license, which could lead to a suspension.

Why it matters

Excessive speeding poses a serious risk to public safety and can result in severe penalties. North Dakota has strict laws around speeding violations, with licenses suspended after 12 points are accumulated.

The details

The incident occurred on Highway 83 north of Minot, where the driver was clocked traveling at 150 mph in a 70 mph zone. The driver was cited for speeding and issued a $420 ticket, as well as 15 points on their driver's license. A driver's license is suspended in North Dakota after 12 points are accumulated, with an additional 7-day suspension for each point over 11.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

North Dakota Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling North Dakota's highways and enforcing traffic laws.

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What’s next

The driver will likely face a license suspension if they accumulate more than 12 points on their license.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the dangers of excessive speeding and the strict penalties in place in North Dakota to deter such reckless driving behavior, which can put other motorists at serious risk.