Minister of Transportation Caught Speed Racing: Claims "Water Bottle Under Pedal" Defense

In a surprising twist of irony, the Minister of Transportation, John Pedalson, was pulled over for driving at an alarming 180 km/h on the highway late last night. The incident has raised eyebrows, particularly after the Minister cited the same defense that had been the subject of laughter in his office earlier that day.

Just hours before the incident, Minister Pedalson and his colleagues had reportedly been chuckling over a recent news story about a Nottawasaga man who claimed a water bottle rolling under his gas pedal caused him to speed at 175 km/h. "We couldn't believe someone would actually try that excuse," Pedalson said with a sheepish grin. "Little did I know, I'd be using it myself just a few hours later!"

According to the Minister, the mishap began when a rogue water bottle somehow wedged itself under his gas pedal. "I tried to press down on the pedal, but it was tough—really tough," he recounted. "Meanwhile, cars were honking at me left and right. The drivers' manual says to pull over as soon as it's safe, but with an army of angry drivers around me, it didn't seem safe at all."

Pedalson explained that in his attempt to regain control, he was forced to press the pedal even harder, causing his car to shoot forward. "Then, as if things couldn't get worse, I saw the police lights flashing behind me. Pulling over in a crowd of agitated drivers seemed like a bad idea—why not let the police escort me to safety?"

Unfortunately for Pedalson, the police were not in a protective mood. The Minister was promptly ticketed for stunt driving, had his license suspended for 30 days, and his vehicle was impounded. "I guess the lesson here is to secure your water bottles and maybe keep a close eye on your floormats too," he added with a wry smile.

When asked how this would impact his role as Minister of Transportation, Pedalson was quick to clarify, "This was a one-off incident. We’ve all learned a valuable lesson today, and I’ll be sure to include a new chapter in the driver’s manual about the dangers of water bottles and unexpected pedal resistance."

As the story spread, social media erupted with jokes and memes, with one user quipping, "At least he didn’t blame the floor mats!" Whether this event will lead to stricter regulations on in-car beverage storage remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Minister Pedalson’s unexpected adventure has added a new chapter to his political career—albeit one he'd likely prefer to forget.