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 legotron - 30/10/2009 08:06 - United States

Today, I was hit by a car speeding through an intersection after the light had already turned red. Still partly blacked out, I crawled onto the sidewalk and I sat down. The woman rolled down her car window and yelled, "Watch where you're going!" as she drove by. 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

Today, a couple of friends and I were driving around town and saw a lady who had accidentally backed her car up onto a concrete wall. Laughing, we all turned to look as we passed and I drove straight into a parked police car that had stopped to help her. FML

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

Today, I saw a bad car wreck. I pulled over and ran to the car to find an unconscious man behind the wheel. Another car pulled up, and a guy got out. I was relieved to have help, until, to my horror, he started trying to hit on me. I was stuck with him until the ambulance arrived. FML

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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

Today, I was walking on the sidewalk near my house when a car pulled out of a parking spot in front of a speeding ambulance. The ambulance swerved up onto the grass. Yes, I broke my arm after being hit by an ambulance. FML

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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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kiko1544463 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:10

wow at least u did the right thing

peace7love2FML 0

Monday 5 April 2010 16:47

Yeah, at least you did the right thing. OP, don't let the parking ticket get to you, because you did the correct thing

alfredrog 0

Monday 17 January 2011 6:17

yeah .... nice OP :)

inkdeath87 18

Tuesday 23 April 2013 4:51

I agree. But that's so unfair. Take it to court.

subiedude08 17

Friday 27 September 2013 11:15

No good deed goes unpunished

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.

happypenguin7293 0

Wednesday 22 December 2010 5:58

honestly yeah I mean u were pretty much saving someones life but even if not: u did the right thing, saved an innocent life, and then got fined what $50? is there really a price to pay for life?

sm0508 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:16

You did the right thing. Complain about it, cause you had every right to stop considering the emergency situation.If they don't then punch the officer in the face... and write another FML while in prison ;)

Tehalon 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:19

What #3 said, im sure the woman will back you up aswell.

kristenlee 3

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:20

Why the hell was the officer giving parking tickets when there's an accident right in front of him...? That's absolute bull. :/

rancor856 2

Friday 4 September 2009 1:23

no all police are assholes and dont give a shit about anything but getting paid

chris274 8

Thursday 30 June 2011 13:25

Look where the FML is from, America

ThisIsDingo 0

Wednesday 24 August 2011 21:42

Are you that stupid.. Cops don't give parking tickets.. At all. Parking authority does, cops deal with public crisis, which means they were at the scene I guarantee. Check your facts fatass.

redhedsaysrawr 18

Saturday 29 December 2012 4:49

Unfortunately they have a quota to make each month or they can lose their job. Either someone was being a real douche or they were really desperate.

cd5love96 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:23

I applaud your heroics. Fight that ticket you'll win. Last year my aunt got hit by an SUV which sent her 140+ feet down the road. A cop saw the jackass eat the red light and didn't even get out to comfort her just called the ambulance. She died the next day of massive brain trauma, broken ribs, pelvis, femur, swollen heart, etc. If I could I would pay that ticket for you.

McEuph 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:32

At least you have the comfort of knowing you helped one in need.

plethora 3

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:32

Were your hazard lights on?

hk_fml 9

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:37

Good for you, OP. That was really sweet of you. I'm sure if you fight against that ticket, you'd win.

okenter 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:38

Not only can you contest the ticket, you can call the issuing officer into court and have them explain to a judge why they were handing out tickets in the middle of an accident scene.