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GOSSAU, Switzerland (AP) -- Authorities say an Italian man took adventuresome driving to new heights in 11 frantic minutes of traffic violations in eastern Switzerland. They said they first spotted the 47-year-old driver as he sped his jeep accomplished an unmarked badge car at 160 kph (100 mph) in a rainstorm Sunday.
Driving dangerously abutting to other cars on the autobahn, he then allegedly ignored badge attempts to cull him over - first with a stop sign, and then with flashing lights and sirens.
Police say the man drove through a architecture zone at 140 kmh (87 mph), nearly twice the acceleration limit, before actuality stopped.
They seized the man's driver's license, and a judge ordered him activated for medications and illegal drugs.
Police said Monday the man racked up 15 traffic violations in 11 minutes.
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