A Manitoba man is facing a hefty fine for speeding despite his best attempts to explain away his heavy foot.
The Manitoba RCMP says a man was pulled over on Highway 6 going through Eriksdale. He was allegedly clocked going 129 km/h. The speed limit in the zone is 70 km/h.
Police say in a tweet that the 26-year-old driver explained to the officer that he didn't see the speed limit sign because "[his" windshield was dirty with bugs and stuff."
"Manitoba Summer Driving Tip: top up your washer fluid, the bugs are bad!" the RCMP says in the tweet.
The officer still chose to give the driver an $822 fine for speeding, despite the driver's excuse.
The RCMP says there are no excuses for speeding on Manitoba roadways.
Manitoba Summer Driving Tip: top up your washer fluid, the bugs are bad!
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) July 6, 2020
This 26yo was caught doing 129kmh in the Eriksdale 70 zone on #MBHwy6 & told officer he didn’t see the speed limit sign because “his windshield was dirty with bugs & stuff”. Fined $822 #noexcuses #rcmpmb pic.twitter.com/7AisMqybuv