Shocking Footage Shows Moment 'Police Officer' Is Drenched By Puddle

When you're driving past a puddle by the side of the road, the urge to drive through it can sometimes just be too strong to resit. Well, one driver just couldn't help himself when he saw what looks to be a police officer walking along a pavement, precariously close to a huge body of water.

Filmed from the passenger's seat, the clip (which was shared on the Facebook page Britains Most Wanted) shows the unnamed driver lining himself up with the 'copper'.

Egging the driver on, the passenger can be heard saying: "Go on, get him."

To which he duly obliges and heads straight towards the 'bobby', giving him the drenching of a lifetime.

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Just seconds before the red Volkswagen skims through the water, the driver beeps his horn, grabbing the officer's attention and giving him a facial.

Safe to say the 'copper', by this time covered head to toe, is not best pleased. But before he can do anything, the driver is off and away.

After seeing the distressed 'copper', who throws his hat down on the ground, a line of cars slow down by the side of the road, seemingly to check whether he's alright.

Now, whether this was indeed a police officer or not remains to be seen, however, splashing is a serious matter and can lead to a hefty fine for those caught doing it.

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While the majority of drivers convicted of deliberately splashing a pedestrian will receive a £100 fine and three penalty points, it could be as much as £5,000.

According to the Road Traffic Act 1988, a driver could be charged with 'careless and inconsiderate driving' if they drive a 'mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place'.

Speaking to The Independent about the issue, Pete Williams, road safety spokesman for the RAC, said: "Anyone unfortunate enough to have suffered a drenching by an inconsiderate motorist splashing them when driving through a puddle would probably welcome a sizeable financial penalty for the driver.

"If... they refuse [the notice], then they will face a magistrate who could impose a fine up to £5,000, although the maximum is very unlikely."

Dominic Smithers

Dominic graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History. Like you, Dom has often questioned how much use a second language has been. Well, after stints working at the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express, along with never setting foot in France, he realised the answer is surprisingly little. But I guess, c'est la vie. Contact us at [email protected]

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