Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio

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Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff in Ohio had to stop him on Saturday for "flying a little too fast" with Mrs Claus through Fulton County.

"No coal was issued - just a friendly reminder that even sleighs need to slow down," the sheriff said.

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