What NOT To Do If You Are Caught Speedingby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 07 Jan 2008 03:34 PM I've written a series of blogs providing tips on what you should do if Smokey clocks you going over the speed limit... now I'm back to discuss some things you should never do if your lead foot gets you pulled over. Learn a lesson or two from a speeder in Seattle, Washington. The 20-year-old man thought he could get out of a ticket by burrowing into mud along a local highway and covering himself with dirt and leaves. According to police reports, the motorist was pulled over for speeding, but took off on foot when officers approached his car. Police say they searched for the guy for nearly an hour before they nabbed him as he jumped out of his mud pit and ran to his girlfriend's car. Officers say the man sent a text message to his girlfriend to pick him up while he was chest deep in mud. In Toronto the news isn't any better for an 85-year-old motorist who lost his license and his Oldsmobile for a week when he was clocked by officers for driving more than 100 mph. Authorities say the man will likely face a hefty fine after becoming the oldest person charged with breaking a new Ontario law aimed at cracking down on street racers, even though he wasn't racing. The elderly man was reportedly driving at least 40 mph over the posted speed limit on a snow and ice covered highway north of Toronto when officers caught up with him. According to police, the man tried to talk his way out of his ticket by telling officers he was "just going to the bank and shopping." No dice. Ontario police say the man will be charged under the new law that targets drivers who exceed the speed limit by 31 mph or more. The penalty: Offenders stand to lose both their vehicle and license for one week, along with a fine of at least $2002. Related Articles: Smokey Clocked You Going 80... Now What Do You Do? You Got A Speeding Ticket... Now What Are You Going To Do? Avoiding Speed Traps on the Way to Grandma's House-Part 2 Avoiding Speed Traps on the Way to Grandma's House Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags driving tips, speeding, speeders, Travel Discuss this article
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