109: Interpol Alert - Speeding Tickets and Wrongful Arrest: Rosie and Roula Personal Police Stories

This one’s got it all: reckless driving, flashing lights, corrupt customs officers… and a couch that might be the most uncomfortable seat in Lebanon. Rosie and Roula get personal and a little lawless in this week’s episode, sharing wild stories about run-ins with the police, driving faux pas, and a full-blown wrongful arrest (yes, really). From accidentally speeding on an empty highway to being detained with an Interpol alert on a child’s passport, this episode is funny, infuriating, and more real than you'd expect. Rosie’s clean record is on the line, and Roula owns up (kind of) to her rule-breaking ways with charm, of course. In this episode: What happens when the traffic police catch you jamming to music at 127 km/h How Rosie escaped a ticket by wearing a teacher badge The shocking story of Roula and her daughter being detained at the airport for 12 hours A crash course in Interpol alerts, sexist officers, and international travel headaches If you’ve ever been pulled over, speed-sung through traffic, or wondered what a couch in a Lebanese police office feels like this one’s for you. Takeaways   Roula shares a humorous speeding incident with police. Rosie recounts a close call with a traffic stop. Traffic violations can lead to unexpected consequences. Cultural differences impact experiences with law enforcement. Roula's arrest in Lebanon highlights bureaucratic challenges. The importance of understanding local laws when traveling. Humor can help diffuse tense situations with police. Personal anecdotes reveal deeper insights into behavior. The role of authority figures in shaping our experiences. Navigating law enforcement requires awareness and caution.   Keywords police encounters, speeding stories, traffic violations, Lebanon experience, cultural insights --------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast