Florida cop dressed as Grinch gives onions for speeding tickets
A Festive Twist on Traffic Enforcement
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Florida decided to add some holiday cheer to their traffic enforcement efforts. Colonel Lou Caputo, donning a Grinch costume, took to the streets to monitor drivers’ behavior just before Christmas.
Instead of simply issuing citations to those who were slightly exceeding the speed limit, Caputo offered them a unique choice. Drivers could either accept a citation or receive an onion, a playful nod to the iconic scene from the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas where Jim Carrey, portraying the Grinch, takes a bite out of a raw onion.
A Surprising Preference
According to Caputo, the majority of drivers in the Key Largo Elementary School zone, located along the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, opted for the onion. This stretch of road has a speed limit of 50 miles per hour on its 100-mile length, connecting all the islands of the Florida Keys.
Caputo jokingly mentioned that if drivers chose the citation, they might have to undergo a sobriety test. However, it seems that the allure of the onion was too strong for most.
A Reminder to Drive Safely
While dressed as “Officer Grinch,” Caputo also took the opportunity to remind drivers to slow down and refrain from using their cellphones while behind the wheel. These simple reminders can go a long way in preventing accidents and ensuring everyone’s safety on the road.
Florida has seen a staggering number of traffic accidents in 2021, with over 400,000 reported incidents according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
So, if you find yourself driving through the Florida Keys during the holiday season, keep an eye out for the Grinch on duty. And remember, it’s better to receive an onion than a citation!
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