If the Cookie Monster was on the way to get sweet treats - they were in too much of a hurry.
The suspect, dressed as the "Sesame Street" character, was traveling at 60 mph (7 mph over the speed limit) on Sept. 20 on a highway in Dortmund, Germany, police spokesman Peter Bandermann said in a statement.
“The fun of wearing a mask from the 'Muppet Show' can quickly turn serious,” Bandermann said.
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WATCH HERE"This costume severely limits the field of vision and therefore significantly increases the risk of an accident," Bandermann said. "The consequences of a serious accident caused in this way can be much more serious than the fine."
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SIGN UP The car is registered to a 57-year-old man from Hagen, police said. If caught, the suspect would face a fine of €40 euros ($44 USD), police said.
"It won't help the relatives of someone who was killed if the person responsible tearfully regrets the fun of wearing a mask in court," the statement said.
