CHENNAI: In an attempt to impress his newly wed wife, a 25-year-old man ended up drawing police attention and a legal case for reckless driving on Kamarajar Salai near Marina Beach.
The accused, Abhishek of Mylapore, drove his car in reverse at high speed near Vivekananda Illam around 7am on Friday, endangering pedestrians and other vehicles.
Constable Selvam, who was patrolling the area, tried to interept him, but Abhishek swerved through a narrow lane near the Avvaiyar statue and rejoined Kamarajar Salai, escaping the spot.
Police later traced the vehicle and summoned Abhishek, who appeared at the station on Saturday with his wife and lawyer.
He admitted to the offence and claimed he was only trying to entertain his wife. Police directed him to surrender the vehicle, its documents, and his licence. Further legal action is under consideration.
The accused, Abhishek of Mylapore, drove his car in reverse at high speed near Vivekananda Illam around 7am on Friday, endangering pedestrians and other vehicles.
Constable Selvam, who was patrolling the area, tried to interept him, but Abhishek swerved through a narrow lane near the Avvaiyar statue and rejoined Kamarajar Salai, escaping the spot.
Police later traced the vehicle and summoned Abhishek, who appeared at the station on Saturday with his wife and lawyer.
He admitted to the offence and claimed he was only trying to entertain his wife. Police directed him to surrender the vehicle, its documents, and his licence. Further legal action is under consideration.
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