Step Away From The Lawn Mower
A New Zealand man faces charges for drunk lawn mower driving. His ride has been impounded and if convicted, he may go to prison.
Richard Gunn, 52, was driving the lawn mower down a street in the northern New Zealand town of Dargaville late Monday evening when police stopped him, police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said.
Gunn's breath alcohol level was at more than twice the legal limit for drivers, police said, and he previously had lost his driver's license.
Gunn said he has been using the lawn mower to get around town since losing his license.
"I thought I was safe," he told TV One News.
Even bicycles went faster than the lawn mower's 5 mph, he said. "I've watched them go past me."
Actually, that is a valid point, even if it is no excuse. Ever been hit by a bike? They can get moving. Which is not to say that with proper modifications a lawn mower can't clip along at a pretty good rate:
Amazing what a 1200cc engine will do for performance. My wife will want one.
World news | Gaius Tuesday, 15 January , 2008
By Evil Hr Lady, Tuesday, 15 January , 2008 @ 3:40 pm
I have actually attended a lawn mower race at a county fair. Yee-haw!
By Mockin'bird, Tuesday, 15 January , 2008 @ 5:39 pm
We have mower racing here, just outside Jax, Fl. It’s a fun, father\son\daughter kind of activity. We don’t drink any alcohol during racing, tho.