In the category of "Wow, I'd totally do like that guy" goes this one: Jason Niccum of Longmont, CO was arrested after using a device to cut his commuting time. He picked up an Opticon, one of those devices that the cops and ambulances use to change traffic lights, off of eBay and started using it. The cops noticed a pattern of disturbances at specific intersections at specific times of the day, and busted him.
Yes, he was, according to the letter of the law, impersonating an emergency vehicle, and is thus subject to arrest/prosecution. He lucked out with only a $50 fine, though. He's pretty lighthearted about it, saying, "I guess in the two years I had it, that thing paid for itself." Longmont is now going to change the frequency their traffic lights use so this won't happen again.
Come on now, who hasn't wanted to change the light in his/her favor while sitting at a red at 3 am with no one else around?
I know I would...
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