This Week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: People Who Hate Traffic Cams
Traffic cameras may be designed to keep us safe, but not everyone’s a fan. Some folks go above and beyond in their creative (and often illegal) protests against these ever-watchful eyes. From James Bond-style gadgets to bare-bottomed bucket list items, here are four of the most bizarre cases of traffic cam rebellion we’ve ever seen.
The Cone of Silence
Police arrested a 60-year-old man in Northern Ireland after he confronted a speed camera van driver and tried to sabotage the vehicle by placing a traffic cone on top of it. The man allegedly became aggressive during the encounter, resulting in his arrest for abuse and obstruction. Whether he believed the cone would disrupt the camera’s signal or was simply making a symbolic gesture, it was a bold (and slightly absurd) move that didn’t go unnoticed by authorities.
License to Chill
A Florida driver used a remote-controlled device to conceal his license plate—automatically flipping it down whenever he approached a red-light camera.The gadget helped him breeze through intersections without anyone identifying him, at least for a while. Once discovered, the driver faced charges and hefty fines. It was a clever hack straight out of a spy movie, but it turns out real life enforcement isn’t as forgiving as Hollywood.
The Mission Impossible Fan
Inspired by cinematic espionage, a protestor rigged up a portable projector to shine anti-surveillance messages near speed traps. Phrases like “Speed Cameras Kill Freedom” lit up walls in dramatic fashion, turning ordinary intersections into scenes from a dystopian thriller. The messages weren’t just for flair—they were part of an organized pushback against what the protestor saw as government overreach. While there were no arrests in this case, it certainly caught the attention of passing drivers—and law enforcement.
The Bucket List Mooner
In the UK, a terminally ill man decided to go out with a bang—or rather, a moon. With nothing left to lose, he bared his behind at a speed camera in a final act of cheeky defiance. He later admitted to the stunt and even appeared proud of it, saying it had always been on his bucket list. Police acknowledged the incident but chose not to pursue charges, showing a rare moment of levity in the world of traffic enforcement.
Whether it’s cones, gadgets, projectors, or full moons, these wild stunts prove that some people will do just about anything to avoid a traffic ticket—or at least make a statement trying. Just remember, while these antics might make for a good laugh, the best way to dodge a speeding fine is to ease off the gas.
That’s it for this week’s edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesdays! See you next week for more weird and wacky stories from the world of law.
