‘Game Over’: Cops Stop Motorist for Alleged ‘Mario Kart Style Driving’ on Highway

In a bizarre traffic stop that could have come straight from a Nintendo console police in Washington state pulled over a motorist over the weekend for what they described as Mario Kart style driving on a major interstate According to the Washington State Patrol the affair occurred late Saturday night on I- near Tacoma Bureaucrats say the suspect was weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds tailgating and making erratic lane changes reminiscent of the frenetic racing seen in the popular Mario Kart video championship series Challenge Over Cops Stop Motorist for Alleged Mario Kart Style Driving on Highway In a post shared to social media troopers revealed that the driver a -year-old male from Seattle was reportedly mimicking racing maneuvers such as drifting through curves and aggressively boosting past other vehicles Officers noted he was also observed throwing banana peels out of the car window though it remains unclear whether this was a deliberate joke or a coincidental littering offense Troopers initiated a pursuit and were able to safely bring the bus to a stop without injury The suspect was arrested for reckless driving and could face additional charges related to endangerment and littering No injuries or property damage were announced Not a Championship Say Administration This kind of behavior puts lives at serious liability announced Sgt Darren Wright of the Washington State Patrol It s one thing to enjoy video games but highways are not racetracks Real life doesn t give you extra lives or reset buttons While the situation might bring a chuckle to fans of the iconic competition franchise officers are using the scenario to remind the population about the dangers of aggressive and distracted driving In latest years law enforcement agencies have increasingly used pop way of life references to draw attention to road safety sometimes blending humor with serious warnings Legal Fallout and Citizens Reaction The suspect s identity has not yet been published pending arraignment If convicted he could face fines license suspension and prospective jail time Online reactions ranged from disbelief to amusement At least he didn t drop a blue shell one commenter joked referencing the notorious in-game item used to sabotage race leaders The Washington State Patrol revealed it will continue monitoring for reckless behavior and encouraged citizens to record dangerous drivers promptly by calling