In 2020, a man in Port St. Lucie was pulled over by police after his car was seen swerving erratically across the road. When officers approached the vehicle, they found a sight that’s rare even in Florida: the man was sitting in the passenger seat while his dog, a large pit bull, was in the driver’s seat. The man informed the officers that he was “teaching his dog to drive.”

The officers, understandably baffled, questioned him further, and he stuck to his story, insisting that he had simply wanted his dog to learn how to drive. The man admitted he had been guiding the dog by steering from the passenger seat (though, as you can imagine, his “guidance” left a lot to be desired).

While the dog seemed perfectly calm and unaware of the fuss, the man didn’t fare as well—he was arrested for DUI and reckless driving. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident, including the pup, who was eventually taken into safe custody by animal control.

The story made headlines nationwide, and people were quick to joke about the man’s “unique” dog training methods. It’s one of those classic “only in Florida” moments that perfectly captures the creativity (and sometimes absurdity) of Florida Man’s antics. The tale remains a testament to the unpredictable lengths some Floridians will go to in the name of a good laugh…or a bizarre excuse!