Omed Aziz, a 31 year old Iraqi who had lost his eyes in an explosion, was found to be following instructions from his passenger (who also had been banned from driving). Police stopped the vehicle after it eratically negotiated two traffic islands and a corner. When police came to the vehicle, the passenger told police that the driver, Aziz, was blind. Aziz was also found to be partially deaf at that time.

When brought before court, it was also found that Aziz suffers from leg tremors and has only two right fingers. In his defence, he claimed he was "testing his driving abilities".

He had also earlier admitted to driving with no MOT, no licence and no insurance.

Now then, put it together. No eyes, leg tremors, partially deaf, missing fingers, and guidance from a passenger. I think the police were lucky with this one, this was just an accident waiting to happen.

Of course, no one was hurt, but it's the idea behind what made him drive in the first place. Typically a blind man does not get into the driver's seat like that.

Submitted on 10/03/2006

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Cape Times, September 12 2006

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James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
A much better write-up on the wond'rous Mr. Aziz, the disciple of the famed Mr. Magoo. The summation of Aziz's condition combined with his rather ill-timed quote (he was "testing his driving abilities") make this rather funny! Testing his driving abilities? On OUR time??? I'll let Darwin decide on this one!

Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat

Graham said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I agree with James; this is a much better rewrite than the original. I wonder if Mr Aziz was intending to use the Braille pad at the local drive-thru ATM?

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