US Edition80-year-old drives Mercedes down Rome's Spanish Steps and gets stuck
ROME, ITALY, JUN 17 – An 80-year-old man drove down Rome's historic Spanish Steps, got stuck, and was removed by firefighters; he tested negative for alcohol and was cited for unauthorized access.
- An 80-year-old man drove a compact luxury Mercedes-Benz A Class sedan down the Spanish Steps in Rome early on Tuesday before getting stuck, according to municipal police.
- The driver tested negative for alcohol and was cited for driving down the monument, police stated.
- The man claimed he was 'going to work' and had taken a wrong turn, as reported by Italian media.
- Under Italian law, drivers over 80 must renew their licenses every two years and undergo medical examinations, which include basic cognition questions.
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An 81-year-old man accidentally drives down the Spanish Steps in Rome early in the morning. He thinks he's on his way to work. The car gets stuck halfway down, and the fire department is called in. Police are investigating whether the man's driving license should be revoked.
Man Takes Wrong Turn, Drives Down Rome's Spanish Steps
An Italian man on his way to work in Rome mistakenly took a wrong turn and tried to drive down the world-famous Spanish Steps — only to get stuck! A crane had to be called in to remove the car from the historic landmark. Officials say the man passed all DUI tests.
He told police he was on his way to work.
An 81-year-old man in Rome tried to drive down the Spanish Steps for some reason, but the vehicle stopped on the road. Police describe the man as confused.
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