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Strange Tales from America's Roadways

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

56 Tickets in 13 Minutes

Joshua Bracci Mug ShotGreece (N.Y.) Police Department
Joshua Bracci, 21, is accused of leading cops on a 111mph chase through Greece, N.Y., resulting in 56 tickets when they finally caught him 13 minutes later, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Clunker for a Brain

Timothy KissidaPolice Booking Photo
Cash for Clunkers has helped plenty of Americans ditch their old cars. But police say one man tried to use the program to ditch evidence.

'I'm Drunk as hell'

Michael Dauwalder 2009 Booking PhotoCascade County (Montana) District Court
You know that part of your Miranda Rights that goes "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law"? Michael Dauwalder seemed to have forgotten about that when he allegedly shouted something during a field sobriety test.

'What's Wrong With a Man Driving Home Naked?'

Dearry Smiley 2009 Mug ShotWalton County (Fla.) Sheriff's Dept.
A 58-year-old man stopped for drunk driving wearing sunglasses, a hat, sandals and nothing else, has a memorable exchange with Florida police, as his female companion gets arrested for allegedly punching a cop.

No Pants

A 29-year-old woman who was allegedly driving while talking on her cell phone was arrested for drunk driving. She was also not wearing pants. Her clothes were dangling from a window of her pickup truck, apparently in an effort to dry them, when she struck the highway median.

No Smile Policy

If you're posing for your driver's license in Arkansas, Indiana, Nevada or Virginia, wipe that grin off your face. A "neutral facial expression" is required. Several DMVs have installed cutting-edge software that has face recognition technology, and it doesn't work as well if you change your expression.

Clowning While Intoxicated

Patricia Ingalls, a balloon-bending clown, allegedly left the scene of an accident in full greasepaint makeup after plowing into a vehicle. She was later arrested in full makeup while performing in front of kids.

Neborn Life in the Fast Lane

A woman gives birth in a car that hit 70 MPH. And even at that speed, they couldn't get to the hospital in time. Luckily, the child is fine.

Tossing Cash at 120 MPH

Mauricio Caldera 2009 Mug ShotSt. Lucie (Fla.) Sheriff's Office
With police chasing him, Mauricio Caldera threw money, a cell phone, clothes and other items out of his car window, leading authorities on 120 MPH chase.

Police Open Highway for Reality TV Stars

An April snowstorm in Colorado left roads so treacherous that officials closed the highway leading to Vail Valley Medical Center. But they're apparently not closed if you're Bachelorette stars Trista and Ryan Sutter, especially when they're about to have a baby.

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