Vikings coach Brad Childress hasn't decided whether to fine running back Adrian Peterson for missing mandatory minicamp practices, but the state of Minnesota has decided to fine him $378 for speeding.

Peterson will pay a $300 fine and $78 in surcharges after pleading guilty to driving 99 mph in a 55 mph zone, the Associated Press reports. He has also been ordered to do 16 hours of community service.

Based on the Associated Press report, it sounds like Peterson got off easy here: Peterson will keep his driver's license even though he was clocked at 109 mph in a 55 mph zone. Minnesota law says that a driver's license will be revoked for at least six months for driving over 100 mph, but Peterson was able to reach an agreement earlier this month to plead guilty to an amended charge that reduced his speed to 99 mph.

It is normal for people to plea bargain, not just for Vikings players in Minnesota. They offer a lesser charge in exchange for not having to fight about it in court. Specially for someone who had not been in trouble before.

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:

That's absolutely ridiculous.

44 mph over the limit with a <$500 fine? It shouldn't matter whether he's (or anybody else) done ANYTHING wrong before, when the hell can you ever excuse 44 mph over the limit?

"TheEngineer" wrote:

He's also gotta pay his lawyer. Bet that is more than $500. :)

"Wade" wrote: