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19-Year-Old Driver Caught Speeding for the 10th Time, Cites 'Grandmother's Emergency'
A 19-year-old woman in Florida was apprehended for her 10th speeding violation, having previously used the excuse of 'family medical emergencies' for the past nine offenses. This time, further questioning led to a stern warning rather than a citation. She had also exhausted her lifetime eligibility for traffic safety courses in less than two years.
In Marco Island, Florida, a 19-year-old female driver was apprehended for her tenth speeding violation. She was traveling at 61 mph (approximately 98 km/h) in a 35 mph (approximately 56 km/h) zone, a speed deemed highly dangerous for a large pickup truck due to its extended braking distance and reduced maneuverability. Upon being stopped, the young driver immediately claimed, "My grandmother had a heart attack a few minutes ago. I was on my way to pick her up, which is why I was driving so fast." However, when Officer Will Prigge inquired if emergency services had been called, her story shifted. Initially stating she had called, she later modified her account to say her relative wished for her to personally take them to a private cardiology clinic. Noticing inconsistencies, the officer checked her driving record, revealing a startling history: ten violations in less than 24 months. This tenth offense occurred after she had already utilized all three of her traffic safety course attendances, a policy designed to mitigate penalties for offenders. She had, in essence, exhausted her lifetime eligibility for such courses within a two-year period. Officer Prigge, who had initially considered a gentle reminder, issued a citation instead, given her extensive record. Humorous remarks circulated online, with many hoping the grandmother would not suffer further health issues upon hearing about her granddaughter's tenth traffic infraction. Source: VnExpress
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