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Several cited after riding on the roof of an SUV at 40 mph, police say
By Debra Worley at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) – A group of young adults was cited earlier this month after riding on top of an SUV down the street at 40 mph. The Belle Isle Florida Police Department said in a Facebook post that the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving and a passenger inside the vehicle was cited for ...
Key takeaway The Belle Isle Florida Police Department said in a Facebook post that the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving and a passenger inside the vehicle was cited for an open container.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The recent incident in Florida where young adults rode on the roof of an SUV at 40 mph is a stark reminder of the risks that can be taken on our roads. In Laredo , where traffic safety is a top concern, such behavior is particularly alarming. The city's streets can be busy and unpredictable, with a mix of local and commercial traffic. If a similar incident were to occur here, the consequences could be severe, given the higher speed limits on some of our roads. The fact that the driver and passengers in the Florida incident were cited for various offenses, including reckless driving and riding on the outside of a vehicle, suggests that law enforcement takes such behavior seriously. Laredo residents should be aware of the potential dangers of reckless driving and take steps to prioritize traffic safety in their daily lives.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (Gray News) – A group of young adults was cited earlier this month after riding on top of an SUV down the street at 40 mph. The Belle Isle Florida Police Department said in a Facebook post that the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving and a passenger inside the vehicle was cited for ...
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