A male police officer in Ehime Prefecture received a disciplinary sanction after driving a patrol car at approximately 160 km/h [1].

The incident raises concerns regarding officer conduct and public safety, as the vehicle was operated at more than triple the legal speed limit on a public road.

According to reports, the officer drove the vehicle in April 2026 [4] on a general road with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h [2]. In addition to the excessive speed, the officer is suspected of ignoring two traffic signals [3].

The Ehime Prefectural Police took disciplinary action against the officer involved in the driving violations [1]. Two other male officers also received warnings from the department. These officers were disciplined for failing to take appropriate action during the incident [1].

Police officials said the details of the high-speed run and the subsequent signal violations were confirmed. The internal investigation focused on the breach of traffic laws and the failure of supervising officers to intervene as the vehicle exceeded the limit by 110 km/h [1, 2].

“An officer drove a police vehicle at 160 km/h on a 50 km/h road”

This incident highlights a significant breach of protocol within the Ehime Prefectural Police, where the misuse of emergency vehicle privileges led to extreme speeding in a residential or general area. The fact that two additional officers were disciplined for inaction suggests a systemic failure in oversight and a lack of immediate intervention during a high-risk traffic violation.