BMW driver arrested after doing 170mph near busy airport, cops say

An unnamed driver was arrested after an Arizona state trooper recorded a BMW travelling at 170 mph on a road near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Police said the car was weaving across lanes and had no licence plate; the incident matters because the speed and driving put other road users at risk.

The trooper said the 2023 BMW M2 was travelling on State Route 202, where the posted limit was 65 mph. The driver reportedly estimated their speed at 110 to 115 mph and said they wanted one last drive before trading in the car. They were arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and endangerment.