The clip lasted just a few seconds, but viewers were quick to point it out and took to the comments section to criticize the creator for unsafe driving.

“155 km/h in a 50 km/h zone,” wrote one. “Oh, that means an instant auction of the vehicle in many European countries and up to four years in prison.”

“There is video evidence of him speeding in a 35 mph zone after a ‘kids in area’ sign,” another commented.

“Damn, 60 mph over the speed limit is crazy,” said another.

However, that wasn’t the only reason fans were upset with him. Others complained that the entire video was simply an advertisement for the DJI Osmo Action Camera 5 Pro, even though the upload’s title, ‘How My Video Gear is Changing’, suggested a personal vlog.

It wasn’t long before the driving segment was completely removed from the MKBHD video, something the creator addressed in a comment on November 12.

“Remove the unnecessary driving clip that obviously adds nothing to the video,” he wrote. “I also hear all your comments about sponsored videos.”

Despite his explanation, fans continued to lash out at him on social media with comments like: “I remember a time when Marques Brownlee said he would never make a fully sponsored video. Now here it is, a full nine-minute video that is just a sponsor.”

While laws vary from state to state, from 15 to 35 miles above the posted speed limit In many states in the United States it is considered reckless driving and the penalties vary depending on where the crime is committed.

In California, for example, reckless driving is considered a misdemeanor, and may result in a fine and points on your driver’s license. In Florida, however, can be considered a serious crime depending on if there are any and how much damage is caused to the property.

MKBHD lives in New Jersey, where there are no specific laws regarding reckless driving. According Lento Law Firm of New Jersey, “There is no specific action on the road that will result in a reckless driving charge. “Each case is analyzed independently to determine what the driver’s mindset and actions were.”

Marquis Brownlee apologizes for speeding

About an hour after posting his comment on YouTube, MKBHD posted a tweet addressing the situation and apologizing to fans, explaining why he had decided to remove the clip of him driving.

“There is no reason to leave that clip in (there was no reason to include it in the first place) and I would never want to make it look good by leaving it in the video,” he wrote. “I am very aware of the Streisand effect and I know that everything on the Internet lives forever, but I think it is the best decision at this time.

“All I can do is apologize and promise not to do anything like that stupid thing again. “It is a terrible example and I regret it.”

This isn’t the first time MKBHD has gotten on the bad side of viewers this year. In October the YouTuber arrived. under fire for its Panels wallpaper app, leaving fans furious at the price and monetization of a simple mobile wallpaper service.