Deputy dressed as Grinch gives onions to speeding drivers...

[DGUtley]

Deputy dressed as Grinch gives onions to speeding drivers...


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Several motorists who were speeding through an elementary school zone on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway received an odorous onion as a reminder to slow down from a county sheriff’s deputy dressed as the Grinch. Col.
Lou Caputo, a 37-year veteran of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office who conjured up the concept more than 20 years ago, was back on the streets Tuesday.

Drivers who travel about 5 mph or less above the school zone’s speed limit can choose between traffic citations and an onion presented by the Grinch. Those speeding beyond that likely receive a costly ticket. “It’s about education, awareness that our school zones are still operating even though it’s the holiday season,” Caputo said. “We want people to slow down.”

Caputo said he portrays the fictional character created by children’s author Dr. Seuss to give motorists a “gift” but also to call attention in a nice way to the need to obey speed limits in school zones. “It catches them off guard,” Caputo said.


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[jigglepete]

That's creative, and IMHO fair.

Although now I'm going to go to that town, and drive back and forth through the school zone at 4 mph over the limit, at least until I meet the Grinch...

"I'll take the onion please"

[FindersKeepers]

I like onions, but I'm not going to speed to get one.

[carolina73]

That's creative, and IMHO fair.

Although now I'm going to go to that town, and drive back and forth through the school zone at 4 mph over the limit, at least until I meet the Grinch...

"I'll take the onion please"

Then shock him. Break out the deep fryer and a bowl of batter...



Or maybe this is what he is after

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[jigglepete]

Then shock him. Break out the deep fryer and a bowl of batter...



Or maybe this is what he is after

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What a "bloomin'" good idea