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Subscribe to RSSPolice pull over a Lamborghini and find a man dressed as Batman at the wheel. Willie Geist has the photos and the story.
The latest episode in the adventures of Batman is now available for viewing on YouTube, thanks to the Montgomery County, Md., Police Department, whose officers pulled over a "Batmobile" March 21.
The car, a Lamborghini, showed only a bat symbol where the license plate belonged. When the Dark Knight showed officers the real plates inside the car and told them he was headed for an appearance for children at a local hospital, “they let him fly – after a picture or two,” police said as they released a nearly seven-minute dashcam video of the traffic stop.
Police earlier posted still pictures of the traffic stop on their Facebook page.
Batman was revealed by The Washington Post to be Lenny R. Robinson, 48, a Baltimore County businessman who has been visiting sick children in Baltimore-area hospitals since 2001. Sometimes his teenage son, Brandon, goes along as Robin.
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This is all very funny, but no ticket, no warning? I would think that at the least, they would require him to put his plates on the car, or appear in court to explain the circumstances...
Hello? He's *Batman*.
Why waste tax dollars?
The circumstances were clearly stated to the police.
Aside from placing the tags on the car, no further action is, or should be required.
The guy in Seattle must be a Democrat.
They don't about spending money after all it is not THEIRS they are spending.
Really give Batman a ticket on his way to a children's hospital. NO WAY
He DID explain the situation, and he had the tags with him in the car. The ran his licence, checked the plates, and everything was fine.... why should he be taken to court?
This isn't special treatment for batman either. At one point I was unable to attach my rear licence plate to my car, and I was pulled over a handful of times. Once I explained the situation and showed them the plate, they simply told me to get it attached and that was it. No ticket, no formal warning.
This is one of the rare cases where the police exercise common sense instead of act like drones of the state.
I'm not sure I get the comment that the guy in Seattle must be a Democrat..... I'm a Democrat and I think the whole thing was cool. Liked what the guy was doing for kids, loved the attitude the cop took. Refreshing. Sure, he could have given him a hard time. What the hell for?
Made me smile. That's a nice end to my day.
I think some are missing the point.
I volunteer at the local hospital myself (not as batman though...sigh) Should I therefor get by with displaying no tags?
This is called "improper display" of tags. And though I'm sure giving tickets for such isn't common, sounds to me like this guy didn't do it out of forgetfullness. Hence the issue some have brought up.
And for states that require 2 tags, puting 1 in the dash, or backseat also constitutes "improper display", whether you car has a place for them on the front or not.
Nice story though. But just cause you're a *do-gooder* don't mean you can 'slide by' on things.
A lot of anal types here.
really? a ticket, dude? and he's the batman!!!!!!! he is a vigilante, remember?
I hope Robin didn't fall out somewhere ....
Given all the crap the cops and the rest of us are dealing with on a daily basis this is a fantastic "good news story". Excellent police response.
FWIW 'Guy in Seattle' Maryland is primarily a Democratic state. Democratic Governor. Actually, they are about to raise gas taxes to pay for their roads and electricity rates so that they can develop offshore wind energy. Amazing that there is a state with so much collective will to come together and improve things rather than 'me first' or 'I don't want my money to help anyone but myself' attitude so prevalent in our country today.
Appear in court... don't waste tax payers money on something like this to simply explain something.
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really? a ticket, dude? and he's the batman!!!!!!! he is a vigilante, remember?
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Batman has always been a vigilante with the cooperation and approval of the police.
If he had the tags off because the kids were meeting him outside, good for him in playing it up for the kids, and good for the officers for using some common sense. If he was going to park his car and go inside, then I'd have a bit more of an issue.
How about not being able to see with the mask on?
If they thought it was an issue, they would have said something. Stop looking for something to pick at.
What a way to cause accidents..they pulled him over in a traffic lane..that's not a shoulder.
Be even funnier if this Batman was a wanted felon..since they never did unmask him
That many officers for a no plate traffic stop? Such a waste of time.
Jeez, you always this up tight? They came to see and laugh. Lighten up.
yeah, who cares? he's the freaking batman!
This is awesome......
This is great! I'm lucky to live in a small town where he probably would have gotten an escort-good for the cops to see this for what it is. Andy Taylor would be proud.
WOW
And I thought I was cynical.My username even says it..
Here is a man that obviously has made enough money to afford a Lambo and yet he gives his time to do charity work for children and some of you think he deserved a ticket and a court date.What is wrong with you ? didn't get enough love as a child or what !!!!
I think the other officers just stopped by to see it all whats wrong with that ?The police in this country are not paid enough as it is.If I had been an officer there I would have done the same thing and I am sure most of you would have as well.
Instead of a ticket he deserves an award for what he is doing.I am sure the children he visits love it and have smiles on their faces when he leaves.
I love it! Why would these officers waste taxpayer money on a stop like this where the BAD pub would be off the charts? This is a video that should be played on every TV station in the US! The guy was doing a great service and the cops seen it as what it was, case closed!
I'm moving to Maryland. Not only does Batman live there, but the cops behave like normal human beings instead of thugs.
Stop resisting! Taser for you, weirdo!!! *ZZZZT*
Nice story...The cops were lucky Batman let them pull him over though : )
he does have to reconcile with them at some point. the commissioner can only defend him for so long...
Hey wait a minute... he "let" them pull him over? This is Batman we're talking about. Not Chuck Norris. *chuckle*
Excellent video. Good guy doing a good thing! www.classicmemories.com
The police officer calls Batman 'brother' at least three times, and even dude and buddy. What a professional!
I thought there was also music playing in the police vehicle.
This guy is the next GOP presidential candidate in the gop brokered convention.
Very nice - surprised everyone was so good natured.
I agree - this was entertaining and cute and showed everyone, Batman and police, in a good light. I did think it was interesting however to see the change in attitude of the first cop. Before he completes the stop, his tone is slightly sarcastic like, yeah, right. Here's this rich idiot with no tags dressed up like Batman. I'm gonna pull him over and we'll just see what's what. By the time the stop was over, he was laughing, happy, and friendly toward the guy. What caused the difference? Could the answer be that Lenny was friendly, respectful, and cooperative toward the cops? Might this be a lesson to those who think all cops are thugs???? Be respectful and cooperative with the cops and most will do the same for you.
This man was just doing his part to ease some suffering of children. To those of you who suggest that he should have received a ticket...What are YOU doing today to ease someones suffering? Walk away from the computer and do some good. What am I doing today? I am delivering backpacks filled with food for the weekend for school kids in my town, who otherwise may not get enough to eat. Have a fabulous Friday. And smile, there is a Batman.
CRAP You're not supposed to out their secret identities! That man has a family and now all of Arkham can just google him!
The officers did their job, cause the bat was driving without a valid license plate. It should be lesson to us all even a cape crusador who helps city hall will not get away from the out stretch hand of the law when broken.