It's like this officer

We are of course faced with fines for "unnecessary" journeys, and for the first time ever a rather flash American limousine appeared in our close with a California Number plate
I would love to  overhear the conversation when he gets stopped by a policeman.    It's like this officer"........................" feel free to fill in your favourite excuse in  the  space provided
Mine is "My radio packed up when I set off from home, is there a problem?"