Policeman Pulls over 5 Old Ladies for Driving Too Slow

Seniors can be really funny without even trying. If not due to experience then because of other unforeseen reasons that only make sense in retrospect.

The following story told from a Traffic Officer's perspective is hilarious and the surprise ending will make you snort out your tea.

Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at just 22 MPH.

He thinks to himself, “This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!”

So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.

Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies — two in the front seat and three in the back – eyes wide and white as ghosts.

The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?”

“Ma’am,” the officer replies, “You weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.”

“Slower than the speed limit?” she asked. "No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly… Twenty-Two miles an hour!” the old woman says a bit proudly.

The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that “22” was the route number, not the speed limit.

A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.

“But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask… Is everyone in this car ok? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single peep this whole time.”

“Oh, they’ll be alright in a minute officer. We just got off Route 119.”

Oh, dear. Those poor women probably deserve a stiff brandy at the next rest stop! Did this story tickle your funny bones? Be sure to share it with your friends.