Man accused of drunk driving on riding lawnmower

A man is facing impaired driving charges after RCMPpulled him over on his riding lawnmowerin Headingley, Man.

Mounties were patrolling around 2 a.m. Saturday when they spotted the John Deere riding mower heading towards Highway 1 on Bridge Street.

The 41-year-old male driver told RCMP he was giving his female passenger a ride to get cigarettes at a nearby gas station.

RCMP say the man told them he felt he was being responsible by not driving a car.

Nonetheless, he was arrested for impaired operation and charges are pending.

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He was released on a promise to appear in Winnipeg for court on Aug. 23.

RCMP note that it's illegal to operate any motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.