A Canadian Driver's Amazing Excuse for Speeding: He was Trying to Dry His Car

     In June of this year, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer  stopped an unnamed 67-year-old motorist who was doing 180 kph (111.85 mph) on Highway 22 just south of Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada.  Just when the Mountie had thought he'd heard all the excuses for speeding, this man offered a new one.

     The motorist had just washed his car and, by speeding, he was hoping to dry it more quickly.  The judge didn't buy his excuse, fined the driver C$800 (US$783), and suspended his licence for 45 days.  With $783, he could have bought a few dozen hair dryers and done the job more quickly.

     Now, could someone explain to us where the Mountie got a horse fast enough to catch a driver who was doing almost 112 miles per hour?