At the end of September, the world-famous cookie monster was blitzed in an Audi RS2. The owner of the car risked the choir card for the costume, so now the fine has been paid.
At the end of September, the well-known cookie monster was flashed by a speed check in Germany. However, German police, who threatened to take the driver's license from the owner, now announce that the speeding fine has been paid.
The character, who is known from the children's show The Muppets, was caught on camera while an Audi RS2 was briefly 11 km/h too fast on the A45 motorway near Dortmund.
The fine for speeding is fully in accordance with German law at 40 euros, corresponding to approximately 300 Danish kroner. Shortly afterwards, the police in Dortmund announced that the fine has now been paid.
The image from the episode was quickly shared by the German police and then spread to several foreign media. Among other things, the story was discussed here on Boosted.
Although many have found the incident amusing, the German police remind that it can be risky to drive a car in disguise, as it can limit visibility and lead to dangerous situations.
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Cookie Monster was originally created by Jim Henson in 1966 and was initially intended as an advertising campaign for crisps.
However, the character quickly gained popularity and later became a regular part of the cartoon series "Sesame Street". In the series, Cookie Monster lives with the characters Ernie and Bert and is known for his large appetite for cookies, which he often eats with great gusto – sometimes even the plate.
The car that Cookie Monster was seen in was registered to a 57-year-old man who has paid his speeding ticket without any problems. Despite the situation, which the police believe is serious, law enforcement has emphasized that no further charges will be brought against the driver, as the episode is not considered reckless driving.
Although in this case it ended without serious consequences, German police urge caution when it comes to this kind of humor in traffic.
The case is now closed, but it has nevertheless given rise to reflection on traffic behavior and the risks that can arise when you lose focus during the traffic jam – regardless of how entertaining the episode may have been for the outside world.
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