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<p>In 2010 Matthew Cook was clocked at 103 mph in a 60 mph zone in East Sussex, United Kingdom. His defense? He said he had dyslexia, and thought he was only going 31 mph.</p>



<p>The court was skeptical of the defense and suspended Cook&#8217;s driving privileges for three years.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7933409/Motorist-blamed-dyslexia-for-speeding-at-103mph.html">source</a></p>
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