Cookie Monster Caught Speeding: Traffic Camera Picture Has People In Stitches

October 14, 2024

In a hilarious traffic violation that's making waves online, a driver in Dortmund, Germany was caught speeding while wearing a Cookie Monster costume.

Cookie Monster speeding picture
Credit: PP Dortmund

The driver was clocked at 57 miles per hour in a 50 zone, and the traffic camera snapped the unforgettable moment at 9:08 p.m.

Cookie Monster speeding picture
Credit: PP Dortmund

According to local police, the masked "suspect" faces a €40 fine if ever caught.

While police have emphasized that speeding—even by 7 miles per hour—can be dangerous, most viewers couldn’t help but laugh at the Muppet-inspired mishap.

"Did they use the Count to determine the speed?" one commenter joked, referencing another beloved Sesame Street character.