Transportation: Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car....

By Flipside - 02/05/2009 00:46 - United States

Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car. I immediately parked on the side of the road to assist her. I called an ambulance and stayed with her until they came to get her, comforting her all the while. When I returned to my car, I found a parking ticket in my windshield. FML

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By VroomVroom - 04/03/2009 15:50 - United States

Today, at a red light, an old lady crossing the street fell right in front of my car. I got out of my car to help her. The light turned green and I was still helping the woman to her feet. An officer came by and ticketed me for "impeding the flow of traffic." FML

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By Joey - 24/07/2012 05:04 - United States - Tampa

Today, on my way to work, I noticed a woman on the side of the road waving for help, her car appearing to be broken down. I pulled over, stepped out of my car, went over to her car, lifted the hood, and checked it. When I looked up to tell her what was wrong, she and my car were gone. FML

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By mbrooke - 23/03/2009 04:31 - United States

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By badtiming - 15/09/2010 04:15 - United States

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By Garrett - 10/03/2017 15:00 - United States - Vista

Today, after I arrived at work, somebody crashed into my parked car and left a big dent. The impact pushed my car up onto the curb and I got a parking ticket. FML

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By calling_while_driving - 28/03/2011 07:37 - United States

Today, while driving, I got a call on my cell phone. Trying to be safe and avoid an accident, I pulled into the nearest parking lot before answering. While I was turning in to park, someone rear-ended me. FML

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By prettyinpurple - 10/02/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, I was in a car accident. After screaming at the woman for running into me, I got in my car and drove off. As I was driving away, I was staring her down when I ended up rear-ending the person in front of me. FML

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By AtLeastThereWasAParamedic - 02/03/2017 20:00

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By eyeleanify - 10/12/2010 08:12 - United States

Today, I hit a car while trying to park. Assuming that no one saw, I moved my car and parked somewhere else. Hours later I get a call from the university police. While backing up to go to the police station I hit another car. FML

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aupilot 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:13

There is usually a process by which you can contest the ticket. You MIGHT be able to get out of it since it was an emergency.

kiko1544463 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:10

wow at least u did the right thing

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24788 6

Saturday 2 May 2009 19:43

You need to fight that ticket or else no one would stop.

curryndricegirll 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 19:56

#32, the answer to your question is #16, #17, and #24. But like everyone said, fight the ticket. Anyway, it might be one of those things that ends up being a blessing in disguise. Good deeds deserve good deeds.

squeaksx24 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:10

Aw, at least you did the right this. You should fight the ticket though because that's really unfair. Honestly, to anyone who clicked YDI, you're an asshole.

Loe_307 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:14

Please tell me you're smart enough to fight the ticket.

Reasonable_man 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:25

No good deed goes unpunished.... (ughhh) ================================= You can fight this and win. Probably all you have to do is explain what happened. I would be offended if there were any judge willing to uphold this ticket. But you might also try an argument under the legal theory of excuse [If you are in the USA]: (e.g. you committed an infraction or misdemeanor in order to prevent a more serious crime, a felony.) While you vehicle was parked in violation of the parking ordinance, that violation was excusable because you were acting to prevent a significantly more serious crime, manslaughter or attempted murder of the woman you were assisting which may have resulted if she did not receive your assistance. In fact, once you began assisting the woman you were bound by a duty to continue assisting her. Under the circumstances it was impossible for you to assist in caring for the woman without violating the parking ordinance. Maybe this is the sort of doctrine that Good Samaritan laws have evolved out of. If I had the time it might be interesting to compare the two. Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. I AM NOT A LAWYER, yet. It is just an argument that would likely be proffered if such a hypothetical were posed in my criminal law class. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING LEGAL ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY. I am not your lawyer.

itsme88 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:30

#24 you're a dick (or a bitch if you're a female) Obviously, you don't have a heart or conscience.

chasingstarlight 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:41

I agree with everyone who is telling you to contest it. You'll win. :) Good luck and thanks for doing the right thing.

Charlesdenfreude 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 20:52

Unfortunately, unless you just didn't buy a ticket, parking restrictions are there so that you don't cause ANOTHER accident. Sure, they're dicks because nothing happened, but it depends where you parked

shardsofmetal 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 21:04

#24, I wonder if you are humane in the least. You realize that even saying that is bad karma, right? Don't be surprised if you get into an accident, and nobody helps you for a fear of getting a parking ticket. Do you really think the OP thought "I'm above the law, I'll just park here"? To the OP, you realize that if you don't get out of the ticket, that makes you all the more a hero right? But I hope you do get out of it, it's truly BS.