(La Porte County, IN) - Imagine having to use the bathroom so badly, you’re doing twice the speed limit to get to a gas station restroom when stopped by police.  That’s what one driver ticketed for reckless driving is claiming.

 

According to La Porte County Police, the 51 year old Chicago area woman was clocked at 87 miles per hour on U.S. 20 near Rolling Prairie over the weekend. The speed limit is 45 mph.

 

Police said the officer was trying to catch up to her when she increased her speed to over 90 miles per hour and was switching lanes in a reckless manner before pulling over.

 

According to police, the driver yelled at the approaching officer that she was trying to get to the restroom.  It appeared she was being honest, perhaps, judging by the frantic look on her face.  She was given a police escort to a gas station a few miles to the west.

 

After exiting the restroom, police said the woman was given a summons to appear in court for reckless driving.