I just thought it was funny and something I never heard about.

Albuquerque, New Mexico police in 1977 after a traffic violation (details of which have been lost over time).
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/business/bill-gates

What a sense for fashion. Sheesh! Well, it was the Seventies, when EVERYBODY temporarily lost it.

I think mom was still dressing him. :D