Fast explanation

A Canadian man in Alberta is thought to have set a world record for the flimsiest excuse for speeding. Canadian Mounties spotted the man driving at 180km/h and when they managed to stop him, he explained he was in the process of drying his car, as it had been washed shortly beforehand. His driving licence was suspended for 45 days while he was fined C$800.
September 24, 2013 Read time: 1 min
A Canadian man in Alberta is thought to have set a world record for the flimsiest excuse for speeding. Canadian Mounties spotted the man driving at 180km/h and when they managed to stop him, he explained he was in the process of drying his car, as it had been washed shortly beforehand. His driving licence was suspended for 45 days while he was fined C$800.

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