MINI is well known for their effective, fun, and bold advertising campaigns. As a part of the desire to promote the brand, a local marketing agency in Houston, Texas USA parked a fake MINI vehicle made from fiberglass on a wall to serve as a fun display for the locals there. However, the local traffic authorities did not find it funny. They issued a ticket demanding them to take down the vehicle, fearing that it may be a threat to people’s safety. Yes, you read it right, the “billboard†was issued a ticket, making the scene even more popular. Here is a photo of the display and the ticket:
Source: Jalopnik