Florida Driver Sparks Bomb Squad Response After Mounting Fake Missiles in Pickup Bed
"...The driver, later identified as Michael Nipper, offered an explanation that could have gone either way. He told officers the missiles were not real. According to him, they were plastic models built for shows or events. [SEE IMAGE]
That might sound like the kind of excuse that makes things worse. In most cases, it probably would. But here’s where things change. The claim held up under scrutiny. ...Officers made it clear that this kind of setup is not acceptable on public roads. You cannot drive around with objects that convincingly resemble weapons systems and expect it to be ignored. Even if the intent is harmless, the impact is anything but."
