The incident took place in Conselice, a small town in the Italian province of Ravenna, according to local outlet RavennaToday. The main character: a man already well-known to authorities. His driver’s license had been confiscated some time ago. Most people in that situation choose the sensible option: take the bus, grab a bicycle, or get a ride. But this man seemed to view traffic laws more as friendly suggestions. So he simply got behind the wheel again.
Officers of the Italian military police recognized both him and his car the moment he drove through the village. At that point, he still had a choice. He could have stopped, accepted his punishment, and hoped the judge would show some mercy. Instead, he chose the worst possible option: he hit the gas.