BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio — You can’t drive on I-77 like it’s the autobahn. Two visitors from Germany got a memorable introduction to Ohio Thursday after being pulled over for speeding on Interstate 77.
According to the Broadview Heights Police Department, the travelers were “a little heavy on the gas pedal” when officers stopped their vehicle. Instead of issuing a citation, police used the moment as a teaching opportunity — offering the pair a warm welcome to Ohio and a quick explanation of the state’s traffic laws.
The visitors, who said they were excited to meet American police officers, shared a few laughs with the patrolmen before continuing their trip — this time at a slower pace.
“Welcome to Ohio — enjoy your visit!” the Broadview Heights Police Department said in a lighthearted social media post recounting the incident.
Officers said it was a reminder that not every traffic stop ends with a ticket, sometimes it’s just a friendly exchange that bridges cultures on the open road.
