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Transportation Blues

Strange Stories From America's Roadways

By Buck Wolf, About.com

Is driving driving you crazy? Between traffic jams, inconsiderate motorists, speed traps, and the cost of gas, no wonder.

Iraq Cracks Down on Seat Belt Scofflaws

Iraq certainly has problems like car bombs and civil disorder, cops there are cracking down on drivers who don't buckle up.

Tow Truck Driver Takes Car With Sleeping Todler

A panicked moth reported the kidnapping of their 7-year-old boy, whom she had left sleeping in her car while she ran up to her apartment. What she didn't realize was that she was parked in a fire lane. The was was almost impounded, with the napping kid.

Man Dressed as Woman Crashes Into Lingerie Shop

Detroit police say a 27-year-old man wearing makeup, a "flowery blouse and a matching flowery women's bra," crashed into a lingerie shop. The man allegedly said the shop had refused to hire him.

Woman Locks Herself in Car Trunk

The moral of this story: Don't play in your trunk without a key.

Woman Taking Driving Test Crashes Into DMV

At least she didn't have to wait for the mail to see the test results.

Cop Crashes Into Police Station, Charged With DUI

Sgt. Jeff Krepina now finds himself on the other side of the law. His blood-alcohol level was allegedly twice the legal limit when he slammed into his the building where he works.

Man Arrested While Rushing for Medical Help

Randy Brannon says he told police he needed emergency medical treatment for pneumonia and was on the way to a doctor's clinic. They arrested him for DWI, even though he "blew a zero" on the breathalyzer test.

Man Takes Car on 2,000 Mile Test Drive

After driving the equivalent of London to Istanbul, a man who drove off for a little test drive in a Honda Accord isn't even going to buy the damn thing.

Beer Gets a Seat Belt ... Baby Doesn't

A 46-year-old woman was pulled over in Florida for allegedly running a red light, and an officer says she had a 24-pack of beer strapped in with a seat belt -- but her 16-month-old girl was unrestrained in the back seat. Surprisingly, the officer didn't ask, "May I have your autograph Mrs. Spears?"

Caught speeding? Crush a camera

Need to vent on those damn speed cameras? Now's your chance.

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