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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: THUNDERDUCK on March 03, 2010, 02:13:21 AM
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LONDON - An English dog-owner was fined and barred from driving for six months after taking his pet for a stroll while sitting behind the wheel of his car.
Prosecutors said Paul Railton was spotted by a cyclist driving slowly along a country lane in December, holding his dog's leash through the car window as the animal trotted alongside.
Railton pleaded guilty Monday to not being in proper control of a vehicle, but told the court that "a lot of people exercise their dogs in that manner."
His lawyer, Paul Donoghue, said 23-year-old Railton acknowledged "it was a silly thing to do and there was an element of laziness." Donoghue was quoted by British newspapers as saying that his client "does not usually drive in such a manner."
Railton was ordered by magistrates in Consett, northeast England, to pay a 66 pound (about $100) fine, plus costs.
He also received three penalty points on his driver's license and as a result of existing points is barred from driving for six months.
"It is a joke," Railton said after the hearing, according to British newspaper The Sun. "I'm not bothered. I knew I would get three points. I might save myself some money not having a car."
Several British newspapers reported that Railton was involved in an attempted murder case last year. He was reportedly due to stand trial in connection with a shooting in 2007, but the case was dismissed because of police misconduct.
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Forget about the guy, thats very dangerous for the dog. If your that lazy and stupid pay someone to walk the dog for you.
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Well sometimes laziness is not only physical... :smhid
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I think Im ok with this one. At least he didnt open the door and let the dog run free.