# 119 mph on I-29 ends in an arrest, not a ticket

> A North Dakota trooper clocked a driver at 119 mph near Grand Forks, and the stop turned into a reckless driving arrest.
- Title: 119 mph on I-29 ends in an arrest, not a ticket | Shortify
- Summary: A North Dakota trooper clocked a driver at 119 mph near Grand Forks, and the stop turned into a reckless driving arrest. Speed alone gets you a ticket. Speed…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/13/driver-arrested-after-going-119-mph-i-29-south-grand-forks
- Published: 2026-09-13T19:11:01.368+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: speeding, north dakota, highway patrol, reckless driving, traffic safety, news, local
## Clocked at 119 mph
A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper stopped a driver travelling 119 mph on Interstate 29. The agency shared the stop in a Facebook post.
## South of Grand Forks
The stop happened on Sept. 12 near mile marker 129, on the stretch of I-29 south of Grand Forks.
## Arrested, not just ticketed
The driver was arrested on a Class B misdemeanour charge of reckless driving, a step beyond a routine speeding stop.
## A paraphernalia citation too
The trooper also cited the driver with an infraction for possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

> Trooper also cited driver for marijuana paraphernalia
## $215 and 15 points
The speeding citation alone came to $215 and carried 15 points against the driver's licence.
## What tips it into reckless
The Highway Patrol says traffic volume, road conditions and passengers in the vehicle can decide whether a stop ends in a ticket or handcuffs.

> can be the difference between a speeding ticket and an arrest for reckless driving
## Key takeaway

Speed alone gets you a ticket. Speed plus traffic, road conditions or passengers in the car can get you arrested.