Look at that Florida man go!
Posted on 08/11/2023 2:57:27 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Driving while intoxicated along Interstate 95 at a speed of more than 95 miles per hour is never a good idea. Doing it in a Hyundai with only three tires is a worse idea.
According to police in Brevard County, Florida, who were pursuing the car at high speed on Sunday evening, the vehicle had slipped one of its front tires and was riding on a rim. And the rim was nearly in pieces when the car was stopped.
Sheriffs’ deputies were alerted about the speeder thanks to a 911 call from another driver, and finally pulled over the car after a pursuit of about 35 miles. Deputies discovered the 25-year-old driver was “quite intoxicated,” according to a report in the Miami Herald.
Dash cam video shows deputies got the driver to pull off on the shoulder of I-95, where he “rolled down his window and began to communicate” with obscene hand gestures. The suspect exited the car — still using obscene hand gestures — after being told a taser might be used, officials said.
The Sonata lost the tire during the chase, but the driver continued on ‘like a madman, with his flashers on as he sped in and out of traffic,” the Herald reported.
The sheriff’s office said the suspect, who was not identified, was charged with DUI, reckless driving, and resisting an officer without violence. Bond was set at $1,500.
I wouldn’t mind if drunk drivers doing such things got the firing squad.
I’ve had family grossly maimed from a drunk driver.
Tire Schmire.
The Florida Man is unstoppable.
Didn’t stop Steve Martin in the Jerk to have a car chase with no tires at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwz8-EfFYE
1960s Batman theme
Da-du-dum Florida Man. ..da du Florida Man Florida Man!
Did he have a live alligator in the back seat?
If not, I’m a no, he’s not going on to the next round.
Rather like being seen drinking a Bud Lite today.
Clearly this FL guy was just doing hos part to save the environment by wearing off less rubber...
“Cars usually have 4”
I’m glad they gave us that piece of information. It makes it easier to understand the story.
Fast Eddie did the same back in the early 80’s in his ‘76 Regal.
The front tire blew and he drove it until the front wheel was completely compressed around the brake rotor. The wheel stopped turning and became a ski, and was blowing a stream of sparks 20’ in the air.
I was told it was quite a sight!😒
Was it a Dymaxion?
One early Sunday morning about 50 years ago, as my friend was hurrying to get back to his base, we went through most of South Carolina doing 105.
I don't know if you can actually buy one.
Three wheeled minicars were not uncommon in Europe in the 50s when materials were scarce and the auto industry wasn't up to speed.
They may be making a comeback.
You can do that safely, sort of, in an old Citroen DX with hydro-pnumatic suspension.
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