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But Honestly Officer. I didn't know I was Speeding

my knee obscured the speedometer.

March 29, 2006 11:22:11 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I've heard of men being pulled over for steering with their knees whilst using the rear view mirror to shave, and similarly with women applying lipstick/make-up.....but this NZ driver completely takes the cake:



A man with no arms was caught speeding at 121km/h yesterday - using one foot to steer and the other to operate the pedals.

The man told shocked police he was born with no arms and said he'd never held a driver's licence.

The 32-year-old unemployed Waikato man was clocked on State Highway 2 at Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, at 10.30am.

He was given a $170 fine and has been forbidden from driving. Police say he will probably also be charged with dangerous driving.

Senior Constable Brent Gray approached the driver's window, spotted a foot up on the dashboard and noticed the seat was reclined.

Mr Gray told colleagues he thought the man had an "attitude". But then he noticed his armless torso.

"He was pretty shocked by that, as you would be," acting Senior Sergeant for the road policing unit, Deidre Lack, told the Bay of Plenty Times this morning.

The armless speedster told the stunned highway patrol officer he had been driving for years, without any issues.

To see the full article, click http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10374228
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Reply #1 March 29, 2006 11:56:50 AM
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Seems 'armless enough (someone had to be the one to say it...)
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Reply #2 March 29, 2006 1:39:15 PM
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Seems 'armless enough (someone had to be the one to say it...)


Yeah, thought of it myself but figured someone else would avail themselves of the opportunity so left it open...

Been searching for a recent Tassie newspaper article to scan and post here, but alas, I think it has been thrown out....however, it went something like this....

"Legless man arrested on DUI charges".....not that he didn't have any, but when asked to exit the vehicle he had no use of them. Paraletic drunk, he fell in the road and was unable to regain his feet. Makes one wonder why he thought he was capable of driving when he so 'legless' that standing wasn't even an option.....it also begs the question, who poured him into the drivers seat. His blood alcohol reading was 7 times the legal limit of .05
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Reply #3 March 29, 2006 3:05:26 PM
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There is something about this story I just can't put my finger on. On one hand, he has no arms..no wait...scratch that, on the other hand...no wait....oh, this is a nail biter. Oops, sorry. Scratch that. Wait, can't scratch...How does he pick his nose? Oh, fudge, nevermind.
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Reply #4 March 29, 2006 3:29:06 PM
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Reply #5 March 29, 2006 4:24:37 PM
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He was footin' it!

Wow. Talk about adoptability of human body. He should have gone legit... and lose that lead foot too.
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Reply #6 March 29, 2006 4:40:49 PM
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Let's just be glad he wasn't using any other appendages to drive with.
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Reply #7 March 29, 2006 5:08:46 PM
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No one can ever accuse him of being all thumbs.
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Reply #8 March 29, 2006 7:53:02 PM
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What a heel!

Does he think he has a "leg up" on the rest of us?

ummmmm......

It's time we put our foot down with these armless drivers!

I would have loved to see the "stupid human tricks" they use to test drunk drivers.

"O.k. sir, put your arms, err, your legs straight out to the sides and bring them in and touch your nose." "ooops, looks like you fell down! Mr. Knuckles, you are under arrest for DUI!

One arresting officer to another....."Could you give me a hand cuffing this guy please!"


And turn down his radio! I hate "Soul Man"!



O.k., o.k., I know, I'm getting out of hand here. I just felt the need to leave my fingerprint on this thread
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Reply #9 March 29, 2006 8:55:18 PM
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Let's just be glad he wasn't using any other appendages to drive with.


I thought of that one as well but left it for another.....and sure enough

And then of course there was the Queensland (OZ) couple who couldn't wait 'til they got home......
Police attention was drawn to their vehicle by the horn intermittently sounding for no apparent reason...erratic speeeding up and slowing down. Once the car was pulled over and the driver's tinted window was wound down, the officers realised why.....
The driver's wife was in a compromising position across his lap ...and when asked how on earth he could see the road to drive safely, the driver replied something to the effect: 'We were perfectly safe officers, I could see over her shoulder'
To further their embarrassment considerably, they became lodged and a rescue team had to be called to the scene to remove them from the car

I wouldn't be a cop for quids....but it seems there can be a few giggles attached to the job.

.How does he pick his nose?


If he can steer a car with his foot....with his little toe, obviously, though I imagine he'd have a few problems using toilet paper
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Reply #10 March 30, 2006 4:55:01 PM
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on State Highway 2 at Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, at 10.30am.


That's almost within throwing distance of my house!

Let's just be glad he wasn't using any other appendages to drive with.


Hmmm... why can't I find a link to the "Dave Likes Art" ad when I need it? "Look, I'm driving with my..."

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Reply #11 March 30, 2006 8:37:42 PM
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That's almost within throwing distance of my house!


So....was that you who was jeering the cops: "Boooooo, let 'im go....what 'arm has he ever done to you."?

"Look, I'm driving with my..."


and that's why I'm sometimes a bit too heavy on the gas pedal....sorry officer!

At least the poor guy isn't ever likely to be a suspect in an 'armed' robbery
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