i got charged years ago for something that i thought was ridiculous.
I had just started in a new job. Being ex militiary, i am very conscious about being late for work...
Anyway, i used to drive an old cortina that suffered badly from vapour lock, particularly in hot weather. I was driving to work and as i turned right into the south stuart highway, my car stalled... I pulled to the side of the road and popped the bonnet.
After 15 minutes or so of trying unsuccessfully trying to start the car (vapour lock), i decided to pour a little fuel from the jerry can i had in the boot directly into the carby. As i was in a rush and getting very nervous about being late, i spilled some fuel and it splashed all over my arm. I got back into the car and turned the key... The car started.
Nervous about being late for work, i drove off but decided i needed a cigarette to calm my nerves. I had just picked fourth gear and lit the match to light my cigarette when my arm ignited. I immediately opened the window, waving my arm madly out the window trying to extinguish the fire just as a police officer was driving in the opposite direction. He hung a u-turn, lights flashing and siren wailing and pulled me over.
I was charged that day for....
Waiving a firearm out the window..