"Officer, I admit I was driving 140 mph on this congested highway, but I don't deserve a speeding ticket. There is no speed limit on this highway, and the law requires only that vehicles be driven "at a safe speed," which, for me, is well over 140 mph. Also, I apologize for not pulling over sooner. I was talking on my cell phone and didn't hear your siren." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A) The fallacy of inconsistency
B) The slippery-slope fallacy
C) None of the answers are correct
D) The fallacy of false alternatives
E) The fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority

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The fallacy of inconsistency is present because the driver admits to speeding but claims they don't deserve a ticket, which contradicts the admission of breaking the law.

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