Wetsch v. North Dakota Department of Transportation

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Thad James Wetsch appeals from a district court judgment affirming an administrative hearing officer’s revocation of Wetsch’s driving privileges for one year. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] On May 10, 2003, Officer Tim Bleth of the Mandan Police Department clocked Wetsch’s vehicle driving 36 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone. Officer Bleth continued to follow the vehicle, which reached speeds of over 50 miles per hour. The vehicle eventually stopped. When Officer Bleth approached, both driver and passenger were standing outside the vehicle. Bleth recognized Wetsch as the…