Possibly the most bizarre excuse I've heard for bad driving in a while...
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A Flip-Flop caused the crash....
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Posted 11 years ago #
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"The prosecution also told the court an eyewitness had heard her say "I'll run you all over", "I hate you all" and "I'll mow you all down".
The court was shown CCTV footage of Ms Anderson in the car which was seen being driven into the shop before being reversed out and going forward several times on 28 April."
That's one malevolent flip flop!
Posted 11 years ago # -
Yet another case that a car has been used as a weapon?
Posted 11 years ago # -
At least she's been charged with GBH along with the dangerous driving charge.
Posted 11 years ago # -
"I'm sorry your Honour, my troublesome flip-flop caused me to change gear from 1st to reverse and back again whilst revving the engine....repeatedly. I've now given up flip flops and moved to crocs. Much safer." the defendant said (possibly).
Posted 11 years ago # -
Interesting that this incident breaks down the gender stereotypes around dangerous driving, 'bother' in the street, etc. Some angry women in Brissle!
Remind not to purchase a kebab when next in the south west. Poor bloke.
Posted 11 years ago # -
From the thread title I thought this was going to be some fixie related incident....
Posted 11 years ago # -
Aside from the distinct possibility that the excuse isn't genuine, there are definitely some types of footwear totally unsuitable for controlling a vehicle, and flip-flops are right up there!
Posted 11 years ago # -
@Focus - I'm sure I've read something about this...
Before setting off you should ensure that...
clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner
So, even her defence admits being in breach of the Code's advice (should rather than MUST)...
And, yes, it does sound as if her footwear overheard her threats!
Robert
Posted 11 years ago # -
Driving motor vehicles appears to be our version of the 2nd Ammendment.
Posted 11 years ago # -
What do you call a Frenchman wearing sandals? Philipe Phlop.
Also riffing on the alleged, best joke at the fringe
Did you hear about George Michael leaving his chocolate bar in the toilet? Yes, it was a Careless Wispa
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