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UrbScotty

(23,980 posts)
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 01:34 PM Apr 2013

Man cited for jogging backwards

A south Florida man has been jogging backwards for years to stay healthy. But now his exercise regime has him running into some trouble with the law.

A recent run resulted in a call to 911.

"He's like, running backwards in the middle of the street and zig-zagging through all the lanes. I just want you to pick him up before he gets himself killed."

The result? A $77.50 citation for obstructing traffic.


http://www.woodtv.com/dpps/entertainment/must_see_video/man-cited-for-jogging-backwards_5951151
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Man cited for jogging backwards (Original Post) UrbScotty Apr 2013 OP
Florida... is there no end to your madness? Initech Apr 2013 #1
I think jogging in traffic would get you cited regardless of your physical orientation. bluedigger Apr 2013 #2
In Florida a lot of people seem to walk in the middle of the street. Turbineguy Apr 2013 #3
Sdrawkcab gnipyt rof detic resu tenretnI Initech Apr 2013 #4
That's gonna cost you $5.77. Dr. Strange Apr 2013 #5
!gnorw delleps si tenretnI csziggy Apr 2013 #6
!!!!!!!!!ho'D Initech Apr 2013 #7
!hctac dooG UrbScotty Apr 2013 #8

bluedigger

(17,086 posts)
2. I think jogging in traffic would get you cited regardless of your physical orientation.
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 02:14 PM
Apr 2013

That's a pretty cheap fine.

Turbineguy

(37,296 posts)
3. In Florida a lot of people seem to walk in the middle of the street.
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 03:49 PM
Apr 2013

Maybe they have nothing to live for, or know one of the many fine lawyers who have giant billboards to tout their services. But then again, maybe it's all part of a state-wide effort by many to keep auto insurance rates the highest in the country.

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