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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 06:17 AM
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Armless Man Stopped For Speeding
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand --An armless man stopped for speeding was driving with one foot on the steering wheel and another on the pedals, a policeman testified in court.

Colin Smith, who was born without arms and has never held a driver's license, appeared in court Thursday charged with driving in a manner likely to be dangerous to the public.

The police officer who stopped Smith said the driver's seat was reclined and the armless man appeared to be using one foot to steer the car and the other to work the accelerator and brake. Smith, 31, entered no plea but said he would defend himself against the charges.

He told the court he had been driving for years, using his feet to steer, and had never had an accident.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/05/25/armless_man_stopped_for_speeding?mode=PF
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 06:41 AM
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1. One foot on the break
♫ One foot on the break and one foot on the wheel ♫
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 06:56 AM
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2. I have no doubt the guy did just fine driving
people who have never had arms can do amazing things with their feet - I knew a thalidomide kid in England and he could use his toes just like fingers
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 06:56 AM
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3. I'm glad he doesn't have an Cockney accent!
He'd be saying "I'm totally 'armless!"
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 08:42 AM
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Especially the chicas with the round asses. They make me want to go all night.

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Orrex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 08:44 AM
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5. *Sure* you are (nt)
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