On Saturday, February 8th, a truck driver and a car driver decided to take a break along Highway 417 near Moodie Drive in Ottawa, Canada. Their choice of stopping spot wasn't ideal—they parked on the shoulder with the trailer sticking into the road.
The reason: They pulled over for a coffee break. But their impromptu stop led to an unexpected encounter with law enforcement.
- Both drivers were seen chatting and sipping coffee on the highway shoulder, an action that caught the attention of an Ottawa OPP officer.
- Parking on highways is prohibited, even on the shoulder, leading to fines for the duo, Const. Michael Fathi noted.
What happened next: The officer conducted a routine inspection of the truck and found "numerous violations." This resulted in additional charges for the trucking company.
- The violations led to the truck being temporarily taken out of service, reported the Ottawa Citizen.
Thankfully, the situation didn't lead to any accidents, but the drivers sure learned an expensive lesson from their coffee break. The truck and car drivers each faced fines of $110 on top of additional charges related to highway use.