Virginia cops say mower DWI is a warning

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. - Police in Virginia are warning residents that drinking and then getting behind the wheel is illegal – no matter what you’re driving.

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The Chesterfield County Police Department posted four photos of a riding mower on Sunday.

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Two of the pictures show an open case of beer tucked into the vehicle.

Police located the driver at the scene and determined that he was drunk.

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They charged Victor Smith, 62, of Courthouse Road with driving while intoxicated.

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