Wheelchair Speeder Loses Disneyland Pass

The third time Katrina Laurent was stopped for driving too fast, she lost her Disneyland pass. Estimated speed: 4.5 mph.

Laurent, a 35-year-old who uses a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy, admitted she drove the battery-powered chair faster than usual Saturday.

She had an excuse: She wanted to get across Disneyland’s Main Street to the Pocahontas show before the Lion King parade blocked her way.

Another customer complained about being bumped by her wheelchair. Laurent denied bumping anyone, but Disney revoked her $199 annual pass for at least a month.

“The only time I’ve ever hit someone is if they jump suddenly in front of me,” said Laurent, who has been using a wheelchair for 19 years. “But I always stop and apologize and make sure they’re OK.”