This dog had the need for speed.
A Slovakian man was fined when a traffic camera captured his dog happily behind the wheel of his car, driving over the speed limit in the western Slovakian village of Šterusy.
Slovakian police had some fun sharing the news of their interaction with the driving pooch and its “irresponsible” driver.
“MR. DOG, YOU EXCEEDED THE SPEED IN THE VILLAGE: YOUR DRIVING DOCUMENTS…” the law enforcement agency began in a translated Facebook post.
“Please, I don’t have…” barked the dog. Well, you’ll pay extra for that. Do you have anything, please? “I have no…” the police’s fake conversation added.
The pup was traveling 6.8 miles per hour over the speed limit, according to Business Insider.
The post said the officers couldn’t believe themselves when the photo popped up on the police radar showing the dog with no human in sight.
“Instead of a photo of the driver, a brown hunting dog was smiling beautifully into the camera, obediently sitting behind the wheel of a Škoda and peering through the windshield at promising young deer,” the post continued.
The 31-year-old driver claimed the dog had jumped on his lap mid-drive but police could not see any sudden movement inside the car when they reviewed the footage.
He was handed an immediate fine by the officers for violating traffic violations.
The press release did not specify the amount nor whether the fine was related to speeding or the improper transportation of the dog.
The police concluded their post by giving guidance to drivers to take safety and caution when transporting their pets, adding any sized animal can cause safety problems.
“Even a small animal can endanger your life and health while driving.”
In a similar situation, a Colorado man tried to get out of his own legal troubles in May by swapping places with his dog while at a traffic stop.
Springfield Police said the 52-year-old man showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for “driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while ability impaired, driving under suspension, speeding 20 to 24 over the speed limit and resisting arrest.”
