Birthday driver begs mother to pick him up after speeding Ferrari gets towed
The incident, which occurred in October 2024, saw the driver initially deny speeding before pleading with the officer, citing it was his birthday.
York Regional Police footage, shared on 5 August, shows the officer issuing a stunt driving offence, leading to the vehicle's towing.
After his car was towed, the driver was heard telephoning his mother to ask for a lift home.
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