Impersonator Confronts Real Police Officer During Traffic Incident

A 68-year-old man faces charges after attempting to pose as a police officer and confronting an actual officer in Kall, Germany.

The incident occurred on a federal highway in Kall, Germany, on Saturday evening when the 68-year-old man attempted to enforce traffic rules.
The impersonator followed a driver for several kilometers, tailgating closely, before stopping on a parking lot to confront him over alleged speeding violations.
Unbeknownst to the impersonator, the driver he confronted was an off-duty police officer who revealed his identity during the encounter.
The impersonator used a fake police badge during the confrontation and is now under investigation for charges including impersonation of an officer and coercion in traffic.
Police officials issued a statement discouraging citizens from taking law enforcement into their own hands and encouraged those interested in policing to pursue the profession formally.