Garda Traffic tweet driver's novel (and unsuccessful) excuse for running a red light
A driver pulled over by Garda Traffic last night tried to justify breaking a red light because his wife was expecting him home in five minutes.
Shockingly, his excuse didn't work and he was issued with a fixed charge penalty notice (FCPN). And, of course, the always on-the-ball Garda Traffic Twitter account shared it for our amusement.
Driver drove past a red light at 9.10pm. Excuse given was his wife told him to be home by 9.15pm!!! FCPN to be issued pic.twitter.com/x6rJZeqmtY
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 25, 2015
Worth a try but the Gardaí were having none of it. However, others felt his pain.
@GardaTraffic shocking stuff. Moral of the story is Don't get married and obey the rules of the road . Irlande trois points
— Byron #FFout (@bdeithrick) February 25, 2015
@GardaTraffic ah lads, go easy. He'll get bollocked TWICE now - for being late AND for gettin points
— Damo Boggler (@damoboggler) February 25, 2015
@GardaTraffic A moment of silence for our fallen brother.
— John Doherty (@Doc2960) February 25, 2015
Garda Traffic then pointed out that his wife would prefer to get him - and others on the road - home safely .
@rawjaybee I know driver under EXTREME pressure but his wife wanted him home alive.What about others at junction they want to go home alive!
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 25, 2015
