Drunk driver says dog was at the wheel

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A drunk driver has claimed to police his dog was behind the wheel
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A Florida man pulled over for driving erratically has reportedly told police officers that his dog was driving the car. Police noticed a strong smell of alcohol on the man’s breath, and noted that there wasn’t actually a dog in the car. The driver was arrested and charged with drunk driving.

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