Police in Maryland, US, spotted the caped crusader whizzing
through traffic in his swish black 'Batmobile' Lamborghini
Gallardo, which did not have any number plates.
When they pulled him over, it turned out to be businessman Lenny
Robinson, who moonlights as Batman, on his way to a charity gig at
Georgetown University Hospital.
In the footage, the officers are seen asking the iconic DC
comics hero to pose for pictures beside his vehicle.
Station chiefs later posted the snaps on Facebook — along with a
statement which read: "Yes, Batman was stopped by officers on
Wednesday, March 21, on southbound Route 29 at Prelude Drive,
Silver Springs, for no tags on Batmobile."
More than 1300 people have so far "liked" the page, which has
been shared by over 1200 people.
‘The car was registered, and the man explained that he
goes to hospitals and does work with kids (while in costume),’
Capt. Stark explained.
But it would appear he was short for a changing room – the
Lamborghini is usually the vehicle of choice for Batman’s
alter-ego, Bruce Wayne.
Capt. Stark said that Mr Robinson was not charged. ‘They
had a discussion about the law, and he let him fly so to speak,’ he
said.
‘The police officer and Batman had a discussion, and he
said next time, get it right,’ Capt. Stark said.
The precinct released pictures of the unusual event on
both
their Facebook and Twitter pages.
As for the reason why he didn’t have plates in? Capt.
Stark speculated that Mr Robinson didn’t want to ‘ruin the effect’
of being Batman – thus going completely method.
A tipster told Jalopnik that the plate’s screws simply
would not fit with the luxury car.
The Montgomery police tweeted that the ‘batmobile was not
towed.’
Mr Robinson, it seems, loves showing up in public dressed
as the Dark Knight.
From the look of his Facebook page, the business owner
often makes appearances, and especially loves brightening young
children’s days.
This isn’t the first issue the erstwhile Batman has faced.
Last Halloween, his car got a flat tire as he was again driving to
a Washington-area hospital to visit sick children.
He posed with Howard County Police Department’s Brandon
Stickles, one of the officers who responded to the call.
Mr Robinson still managed to get to the hospital, thanks
to a ride from a friend.