From today's Guardian:
An Australian motorist has been fined for putting a seatbelt around a case of beer instead of a five-year-old passenger. . . . Four adults were in the car, two in the front seat and two in the back, said Constable Burnett. The carton of beer, which contained 30 bottles, was strapped in between the two adults in the back. "The child was sitting in the lump in the centre, unrestrained," the police officer added.
5 comments:
Foster's, Australian for negligence.
Had it been just a six pack, this would constitute outrageous behavior. But a thirty pack? Justified. And based on the Aussies I know, he'll never be convicted.
I got a ticket for an open container once. Foster's. And it was my kid's!
I'm reminded of a trip back from The Sunshine State that an acquaintance of mine made, during which he was handed a beer by a driver of another vehicle. Don't think it was a Foster's, but still badass.
In Tennuhsee, you must whip out your license for every beer purchase regardless of age. This law does not apply to wine or liquor. Makes it seem like driving 50 in a 40 mph speed zone is illegal, but driving 70 is OK.
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