Man warned by police after hitching a ride on top of a fuel tanker
By David BeckMultimedia journalist·Bay of Plenty Times·
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Save A man was spotted riding on top of a fuel tanker on the Te Puke Highway. Photo / Andrew Mckean
A man drew the attention of motorists and police when he took a ride on top of a fuel tanker.
A police spokeswoman confirmed a man was seen sitting on top of a fuel tanker, heading towards Mount Maunganui, on Sunday morning.
A man was spotted riding on top of a fuel tanker on the Te Puke Highway. Photo / Andrew Mckean
The driver was unaware he had an extra
passenger and the man was spotted by police and intercepted in Tauranga, she said.
"He was given a warning for unlawfully interfering with a motor vehicle."