Police: Officer pulls over man driving banana car, gives him $20 instead of a ticket
(Michigan State Police / Supplied)
MICHIGAN - A man driving a banana car was in for quite the surprise when he received a $20 bill instead of a citation from a police officer who pulled him over, reports show.
According to the Michigan State Police, Trooper Bill Strouse was on patrol when he spotted a banana car drive down the highway. The trooper pulled over the vehicle, which was being driven by Steve Braithwaite.
They said that Braithwaite expected to receive a citation. However, after checking out the headlights, brake lights, and taillights, Trooper Strause returned Braithwaite's license and also gave him a $20 bill for his travels.
Trooper Strouse was just months away from retirement when he pulled over the banana car.
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