Driver of 23-Foot Banana Car Pulled Over Again in Montana, Says It's Happened Hundreds of Times
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Steve Braithwaite, owner and driver of a 23-foot-long custom banana-shaped car, was pulled over by police in Billings, Montana — an occurrence he says has happened hundreds of times over 15 years and 250,000 miles of driving. Braithwaite has grown accustomed to the stops, often preparing his documents in advance when he spots police. The article highlights the quirky, recurring interactions between the driver of the novelty vehicle and law enforcement across the country.
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Hacker NewsDriver of 23-Foot Banana Car Pulled Over Again in Montana, Says It's Happened Hundreds of Timescowboystatedaily.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI would see a police car going the other way and get my documents ready.
I knew they were going to loop around and pull me over.
They always find a reason to pull me over.
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