Getaway fail (Picture: Twitter/@AbbyPoliceDept)

When you’re trying to lose the police, it’s *probably* not a great idea to get in a patrol car. Just sayin’.

An intoxicated driver abandoned his ride in an attempt to ditch officers in pursuit, jumping in what he thought was a taxi.

Like a car chase from a cheesy action movie, he said: ‘Get me outta here buddy, cops are everywhere tonight.’

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His getaway might have worked, if he hadn’t got into a nearby police car. LOL.



Unluckily for the dim criminal, the officer wasted no time in playing driver – taking him directly to the police station, in Abbotsford, Canada.

The Abbotsford Police Department – or @AbbyPoliceDept on Twitter – have taken to sharing the most ridiculous excuses given by drivers who are pulled over.

Here are the best:

This guy who just wanted to avoid a big clean-up operation

Driver to #abbypd officer – "My wife really needs a toilet. My choice was speeding or messy." #WeWillBeQuickThen pic.twitter.com/h9g5qMgjwc — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 9, 2015

This motorist who let themselves down

This team player

Driver caught doing 86 in a 50 – "You got me. I'll take one for the team." #WhatTeamIsThatAgain #TeamTicket pic.twitter.com/b9YTrlKLwO — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 9, 2015

This modest motorist

Speeding Driver – "I saw the lights and heard the siren but I didn't think all that fanfare was for me!" #ALL4You pic.twitter.com/CsdAVo6yX3 — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 8, 2015

This practical thinker

Roundabout Driver – "Why would I go all the way around? I just want to go there. It's basically a design flaw." pic.twitter.com/L4OqRvMiSu — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 8, 2015

A bona fide brainbox

School Zone Speeder – "I'm taking this to court & one of us is going to look completely stupid. Think about that." pic.twitter.com/7kvOFZH4jt — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 8, 2015

And this driver who hates cleaning more than you

Driver pulled over after windshield clearing fail – I wasn't trying to see the whole road, just the part I was using. pic.twitter.com/nXQenztBDl — Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) July 7, 2015

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