You know you are going to struggle throughout the day when it starts out by being pulled over for speeding. As I was making my way to work this morning I was getting ready to turn left at a light and noticed a cop behind me. No matter what I am doing (at this moment I was just sitting there) my heart starts racing. As soon as I started to turn he turned on his lights. I couldn't figure out what I did wrong. Then I realized that the building right in front of where I was turning was a school zone. Here is my conversation with Mr. Police Man:
Cop: Do you realize you were in a school zone?
Me: How fast was I going?
Cop: I clocked you at 40 and the speed limit is 25. Where you off to in such a hurry this morning? (when did 40 mph become a rush?)
Me: Work..I didn't know I was speeding
Cop: Where do you work?
Me: "The Place Where I work".
Cop: I need to see your drivers license.
The cop came back just 3 minutes later with my ticket. I don't know how much it is going to be since they will be mailing me my ticket. I am sure it's going to be a hefty fine since it it a school zone. It has been six years since my last ticket. I am usually very cautious of school zones because I know they watch most of them and you really should slow down with all the little ones walking to school.
Once I got to work a co-worker asked me (she doesn't drive) if I could take her on a few errands. Anything to get out of the office was my thought. I took her to the Social Security Office and then the DMV. I have seen enough government officials for the rest of the year. I will tell you, the DMV is a joke. When we got there they were on number 59 and we were number 70. It took more then an hour. Thankfully there were enough freaks waiting there with us that I was entertained.
***Update 10:00PM****
If you want a real good laugh, just to to Lynilu's blog to see her latest post titled "America's Most Wanted". I do need to say I am innocent until proven guilty. Gee, and I thought Lynilu was my friend.
9 comments:
What a drag. Hope it's not too big of a fine. YUCK.
Sorry about the ticket. :(
-Casey (who is still unable to leave you a regular comment. Darn beta program!)
I think I'm gonna call you "Leadfoot." Leadfoot Lizzie!!
Sorry, hon.
I live in dread of the day I get a speeding ticket, and the way I drive lately it's just a matter of time. Hope the tickets isn't too much $$$.
Bummer! I hope it don't cost too much either.
It's been about 3 years since my last one and it cost $75. I was going 56 in a 35, no school zone though.
Im sorry that you got a ticket. But it made for good laughing material on Lynilu's blog! Who needs enemies when you have friends like that :) :) Just kidding I know she loves you!
Bummer Caroline. That really stinks. Not a great start to the day!
That sucks about the ticket. Hope it's not too bad when you get it.
As for DMV, lord. Even with an appointment it takes for-ever.
I got one too last year after YEARS of being ticket-free. Sucks. Can't wait to read Lynilu's post and you KNOW you have to share the freaks with us. Can't hold back a good freak story!
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