Driver attempts to blame dog for DUI arrest in Colorado

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A man in Colorado was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs after he was caught going 52 mph in a 30 mph zone. When the police officer approached the vehicle, the man attempted to switch places with his dog who was in the passenger seat. The suspect showed clear signs of intoxication and tried to run away but was apprehended quickly. The dog was given to an acquaintance of the driver to take care of while he remains in jail with pending charges.
- Man pulled over for DUI blames dog for driving, police say ABC News
- A driver in Colorado tried to switch seats with his dog to avoid a DUI arrest, police say CNN
- Colorado driver tried to avoid DUI by switching seats with dog, police say BBC
- Driver swaps places with dog to avoid DUI arrest Hindustan Times
- US driver pulled over for speeding tried to switch places with dog, police say The Guardian US
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