In an amusing turn of events, a mallard duck has been captured by traffic cameras in Koeniz, Switzerland, for allegedly speeding in a designated area. On April 13, the wild duck was clocked at 52 km/h (32 mph) in a 30 km/h zone. Local police suggested that this plucky bird may be a repeat offender, revealing that a duck bearing a striking resemblance was caught in the same location, at the same speed, on the same date back in 2018.
Quacking Up: Speeding Duck Busted by Swiss Camera Reappears After Seven Years
Quacking Up: Speeding Duck Busted by Swiss Camera Reappears After Seven Years
A bizarre case of a speeding duck has resurfaced, raising eyebrows among local authorities and the public.
Though some speculated that this "notorious racer" duck scenario could be a prank, police confirmed that the integrity of the radar images is unassailable, as they undergo rigorous annual testing. Officials in Koeniz shared their bemusement in a social media post, encouraging the community to ponder the oddities surrounding the flying fowl's history while playfully questioning the possible penalties for the alleged speedster.
Duck Tales and Speeding Tickets: The Return of the Swiss "Racer Duck"
In Koeniz, Switzerland, a curious case of a speeding duck has resurfaced as local police announce a repeat offense dating back seven years.
On April 13, a mallard duck was captured on radar speeding at 52 km/h (32 mph) in a 30 km/h zone, prompting police to reference a similar incident in 2018 where a duck of similar appearance was clocked in the same location. Despite initial suspect of an April Fool's joke, authorities confirmed the authenticity of the imaging, assuring the public that it holds no room for forgery. Officials encouraged light-hearted speculation about the incident and the potential consequences for the feathered speedster.
Duck Tales and Speeding Tickets: The Return of the Swiss "Racer Duck"
In Koeniz, Switzerland, a curious case of a speeding duck has resurfaced as local police announce a repeat offense dating back seven years.
On April 13, a mallard duck was captured on radar speeding at 52 km/h (32 mph) in a 30 km/h zone, prompting police to reference a similar incident in 2018 where a duck of similar appearance was clocked in the same location. Despite initial suspect of an April Fool's joke, authorities confirmed the authenticity of the imaging, assuring the public that it holds no room for forgery. Officials encouraged light-hearted speculation about the incident and the potential consequences for the feathered speedster.
