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DSH · 08-25-2006, 12:39 PM

BERLIN (Reuters) - A British man on a motorcycle hit speeds of up to 145 miles per hour trying to flee German police on a highway before being stopped in a rush hour traffic jam near Frankfurt, police said Thursday.

Police in the western town of Darmstadt said the 42-year-old Briton had evaded officers chasing him by weaving between other cars and hitting speeds well over the limit.

"But he could not shake the officers in pursuit," a police spokesman said. Even though there are no speed limits on parts of German motorways, many sections do have strict limits.

The man was arrested after he got caught in a traffic jam near Frankfurt. Police said he was carrying documents suggesting he was taking part in an illegal race across Europe.

He was later released on a 500-euro bond but his motorcycle was confiscated.

SUCKA!! Does anyone know what this "illegal race across Europe" is? I'm curious to read more about it.

08-25-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
DSH Short Shifter DSH is offline Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 113	Biker loses wild chase on German motorway BERLIN (Reuters) - A British man on a motorcycle hit speeds of up to 145 miles per hour trying to flee German police on a highway before being stopped in a rush hour traffic jam near Frankfurt, police said Thursday. Police in the western town of Darmstadt said the 42-year-old Briton had evaded officers chasing him by weaving between other cars and hitting speeds well over the limit. "But he could not shake the officers in pursuit," a police spokesman said. Even though there are no speed limits on parts of German motorways, many sections do have strict limits. The man was arrested after he got caught in a traffic jam near Frankfurt. Police said he was carrying documents suggesting he was taking part in an illegal race across Europe. He was later released on a 500-euro bond but his motorcycle was confiscated. SUCKA!! Does anyone know what this "illegal race across Europe" is? I'm curious to read more about it.