Motorist blames pet rat for not wearing a seatbelt after being pulled over in Telford
A motorist avoided a fine for not wearing a seatbelt, after he told officers he removed it as his pet rat had fallen from his perch on the man's shoulder.
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West Mercia Police said the routine traffic stop in Telford took an unexpected turn when PC Hughes discovered the reason behind a driver's seatbelt violation.
A spokesperson for the force said: "The motorist claimed he had unbuckled to retrieve his pet rat that had fallen from its perch on his shoulder.
"Upon returning to the vehicle, PC Hughes confirmed the unusual explanation - finding the rodent comfortably positioned on the driver's shoulder.
"PC Hughes issued a warning about the dangers of driving with unrestrained pets, particularly those of the shoulder-riding variety."
