Man arrested for speeding in Midrand

[MickeyD]

A 36-year-old man apparently testing the engine of his car was arrested for driving at 224km/h on the N1 near Midrand on Sunday, Johannesburg metro police said.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the man was caught driving a grey Audi Q5 at 2am.

"He told the officers that he was a mechanic and was testing the engine when questioned about the speed," Minnaar said.

He paid a R1000 bail and was expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court soon.

Source : Sapa /mm
Date : 31 Aug 2014 21:00

 

[Sinbad]

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[Chris14]

What do you want us to comment on this now MickeyD? We've heard tons of stories like this before.

A 36-year-old man apparently testing the engine of his car was arrested for driving at 224km/h on the N1 near Midrand on Sunday, Johannesburg metro police said.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the man was caught driving a grey Audi Q5 at 2am.

"He told the officers that he was a mechanic and was testing the engine when questioned about the speed," Minnaar said.

He paid a R1000 bail and was expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court soon.

Source : Sapa /mm
Date : 31 Aug 2014 21:00

 

[MickeyD]

What do you want us to comment on this now MickeyD? We've heard tons of stories like this before.

The excuse...

 

[koeksGHT]

Haha, just testing breaking the law.

 

[TEXTILE GUY]

caught driving a grey Audi Q5 at 2am.

"He told the officers that he was a mechanic and was testing the engine

:wtf: I believe him ....... NOT,

 

[Sinbad]

Hmm wasnt my mate. Weird.

 

[satanboy]

Who cares what his excuse was? He broke the law, done and dusted.

 

[Chris14]

Exactly

Who cares what his excuse was? He broke the law, done and dusted.

 

[MickeyD]

Who cares what his excuse was? He broke the law, done and dusted.

We need to keep a list of the excuses these guys come up with and have an annual award for the lamest one.

 

[WaxLyrical]

At least it beats having to take a piss.

 

[ChocolateBadger]

Poor mechanic then. Could have used a dyno

 

[supersunbird]

Is he getting overtime for working at 2am?

Wish we had that points demerit system already.

 

[Aquadyne]

I was offered a Grey Q5 2.0 TFSi on Friday from the Audi Menlyn branch. Wonder if this is the same one that they wanted to take for a last drive. These stories aren't awesome to hear, not if it is a mechanic driving.

 

[DA-LION-619]

R1000 bail, that's quite low.

 

[Seriously]

Poor mechanic then. Could have used a dyno

All mechanics and garages have dyno's now? I better check.

 

[ChocolateBadger]

All mechanics and garages have dyno's now? I better check.

Any mechanic worth his salt would have one or access to one especially if he has the tools to do engine work on a Q5.

 

[Seriously]

Any mechanic worth his salt would have one or access to one especially if he has the tools to do engine work on a Q5.

Not true. But who care's

 

[Sinbad]

R1000 bail, that's quite low.

Do you understand the purpose of bail?

 

[OGroteKoning]

I think it is safe to say that the engine works.

/ticks box