Even the most important Christmas persona in the world is not immune to the law, regardless of how hectic his Christmas schedule might be.
Wairarapa police confirmed Santa was pulled over on Cornwall St in Masterton yesterday, after being clocked speeding by a patrol car.
Police were respectful of Santa'sprivacy and did not disclose exactly how fast he was travelling, but advised the ticket issued was fairly minor and that Santa remained good-natured throughout proceedings.
The Times-Age understands a sleigh was not involved.
The good-humoured man in red posed for a photograph with his ticket and driver's licence, which found its way on to Facebook.
When asked where he was headed, Santa reportedly replied "the North Pole". Police understood Santa was, in fact, travelling to dispense Christmas cheer at Kandahar rest home.
But Santa proved as elusive as ever as inquiries made by the Times-Age failed to turn up any trace of Mr Claus.
Amused Times-Age Facebook readers wondered if Santa might be making the naughty list this year.
