Posted On: September 26, 2007
Holy Crap! 172 Miles Per Hour?
That is what Londoner Tim Brady was clocked at by the police. Of course part of the blame belongs to the car, a Porsche 911 turbo. Brady was, and I mean "was," employed by a company that provides high-end loaner cars. He badly wanted to drive the Porsche, but was denied permission to do so. No worries, though. He returned the following day - his day off - and took the car out for a spin with a co-worker.
While the police were busy ticketing someone for going a mere 115 MPH, Brady flew by. When stopped by the police, here's what he had to say:
Oh shit, oh shit, I've lost my job, everything. I've just got a new job.And it's not like Brady was on the Autobahn. He flew through an area with cross streets, parking areas, and pedestrian access. I think the judge was probably a little pissed. The punishment? Ten weeks in jail, no driving for 3 years, and a fine of about $1,000.
Oh, and it took Brady 681 metres (about 7 football fields!) to stop! You can read more here.
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