Noah Ticketed in Gainesville, Again

A day after receiving an order to appear in Gainesville, FL court for possession of under 20 grams of marijuana and an open container violation, Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah had a second run-in with police officers.

This time, Noah was traveling 32 mph through the University of Florida campus in his Hummer with a posted speed limit 20 mph. The UF Police issued two tickets to Noah--the first for not wearing a seatbelt and the second for unknowingly driving with a suspended license. To knowingly drive with a suspended license is a criminal offense, something which Noah was not charged.

None of these four violations are really that much of a big deal in the long run, and I have to agree with his father Yannick who doesn't understand "all that fuss" about the situation.

I certainly disagree with Noah being detained for an open container violation in the first place that is disregarded in the town on a daily basis. As far as being pulled over on campus, I suppose that is fair as he was going 50% over the speed limit (which is ridiculously low to begin with) and was not wearing a seatbelt. Having your license suspended and not knowing about it is even more ridiculous.

Say what you will about the rest, but Jo, put your seatbelt on.