Caddyshack star Bill Murray was pulled over in downtown Stockholm after admittedly driving drunk in a golf cart, but he refused a breath test saying he was protected by US law.Police wondered whether something was lost in translation.
"I have done this since 1968 and I've never experienced anything similar," said Detective Inspector Christer Holmlund of Stockholm police.
The 56-year-old actor-comedian could face drunken driving charges after his joyride early on Monday in a vehicle that had been used for a promotional display outside his hotel.
Murray, who had been at a golf tournament in Sweden, was apparently returning to his hotel after a visit to an exclusive Stockholm nightclub when police pulled him over.
"He was out driving that electrical car right in the middle of Stockholm city," Holmlund said. "Police thought it looked a bit strange, so they stopped him."
The officers noticed that Murray smelled of alcohol, but he refused to take a breath test, citing US law which has no bearing in Sweden, Holmlund said.
"He just got hung up on references to American legislation," he said, adding Murray later agreed to a blood test at a police station.
He said Murray was cooperative and was released after the test. The results will be ready in two weeks.
Murray signed a document admitting he was driving under the influence.
The actor will only be charged if tests show his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. Two glasses of wine can be enough to break Sweden's strict laws.
A very high alcohol level could lead to a prison sentence, but Holmlund said fines are more likely.
Murray did not return calls seeking comment on Wednesday.
The golf cart had been on display outside the hotel where Murray and other VIPs attending the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament were staying.
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