Just read this in reader's digest in the You Couldnt make it Up letters page:
I was driving along the North Devon link rink when I noticed flashing blue lights behind me. “I clocked your vehicle at 64 mph” the polite young police officer told me after I’d pulled over.
“I’m so sorry” I said “Its just that the road seemed clear. The visibility was good. I think I probably ….”
“And how would you have reacted, sir, if Mister Fog had suddenly appeared?” interrupted the officer.
Annoyed at his patronising manner, I replied, “I suppose I would’ve applied Mr Brake and summoned up Mr and Mrs Headlight, together if necessary with Ms Foglight”
Enunciating very clearly – and managing to keep a straight face – the officer repeated, “How would you have reacted if mist … or …fog had suddenly appeared.