Today, as I wandered through the streets of an unfamiliar city, I spotted a cop and darted across the street to ask for assistance. He kindly gave me directions as he wrote me out a citation for jaywalking. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was going 73 in a 55 on a country road when an oncoming cop passed me. He pulled a U turn. I turned off the main road and took random turns. I got lost, was 30 minutes late to work, and the cop still found me and gave me two tickets. I had to ask him for directions. FML
Today, I rushed back to my car, as the parking meter was about to expire. I got fined by the police for jaywalking, which allowed just enough time for the parking meter to expire, and to get a fine for that too. I probably would have made it in time if I just walked calmly. FML
Today, while I was driving, a police officer jumped out from the sidewalk and into my lane. I slammed on the brakes so I wouldn't hit him. He then gave me a ticket for "obstructing traffic." FML
Today, I was on my way home when I saw a cop hiding behind a Budget truck. I immediately slowed down and prayed that he wouldn't give me a ticket. Then I realized I was walking. FML
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
Today, out of desperation, I had to fight my social anxiety in order ask a stranger for directions in a new city. She gave me a detailed answer, and I thanked her, then walked the wrong way for 15 minutes because I was too embarrassed to admit I’d understood none of it past the first sentence. FML
Today, I stopped and helped a young lady stuck on the side of the road. Guess who got accused of forcing myself and got charged with impersonating a police officer. FML
Today, a police officer pulled me over. He asked me where I was headed, so I jokingly replied, "Probably to jail after you run my name". He laughed and took my information, only to then arrest me for unpaid parking tickets I never received. FML
Today, I tried to take a shortcut home. I got lost and had to ask a stranger for directions. They pointed to the street sign above me that literally had my street's name on it. FML
Today, I got lost trying to find the hospital my sister was giving birth in. I stopped at a store to call my mom for directions. A cop pulled up beside me and knocked loudly on my window asking me to get out. The store had been robbed and I am now a suspect. FML
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equitationbound 22
There's a cop for you.
caleb_9756 14
It's "The Gateway Crime"
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Comments (118)
LittleTrees 6
Jay walking is miss understood alot, its only illegal if you interfere with traffic (i.e jump out in front of traffic to cross the road). Just take it to court if the fines amount is even worth your time.
Sakuraashita 15
Where I live jay-walking is often a necessity because there are crosswalks that simply don't work, or they're so far apart you could walk almost half a mile just to cross a street and then have to double back the exact opposite direction to get where you need to go. I've never heard of somebody actually getting written up for that... Yeesh! You should definitely be careful, but as long as the cars are stopped or the road is basically empty, it's not really that big of a deal. Sorry, OP.
Sakuraashita 15
Yeah, where I'm from too, drivers are very conscientious of pedestrians because people always jaywalk, (usually in the same places with no crosswalks, lol!)
vikky538 29
use maps on your mobile..
Grandpa_Gray 5
Wow what an asshole cop, but whatever He has a ticket quota so he gotta do it
tj4234 36
I've never understood jaywalking (we don't have it in the UK, with the exception of large motorways where you are not allowed to cross them), is it basically that you are only allowed to cross the road at certain points?
TheMathMajor 26
It makes sense for cities and areas with lots of traffic. Basically you can only cross at an intersection where there is a crosswalk with a pedestrian light to tell you when it's safe to cross. In suburban areas or places with lots of foot traffic and fewer cars it really isn't enforced. If there are crosswalks on every block people really should use them.
tj4234 36
So, if you were in a cul-de-sac and you wanted to go to the house directly across the road from yours, would it be jaywalking to cross straight over?
TheMathMajor 26
No, that's not jaywalking. There really aren't crosswalks in neighborhoods like that, so it's not illegal to just cross the street. It only applies to main roads where there are crosswalks.
Zomg_Okay 27
It is completely ridiculous that crossing the road is a crime in America. What does it accomplish? Anybody with two brain cells to rub together is well capable of crossing a road safely.
xNephilim 19
Everybody and their grandmother get a driver's license here. My grandma got hers renewed and then WILLINGLY decided not to drive anymore because she can barely see anymore. You really wanna cross the road in a place where people like that still get to drive?
Zomg_Okay 27
Yes, I do. You know why? I don't cross the road until it's safe to do so. It really isn't hard.
xNephilim 19
You underestimate bad drivers' capabilities to cause destruction. I would rather be safe than sorry in this case.
Zomg_Okay 27
You underestimate my ability to make sure there's no vehicles coming before attempting to cross a road.
World_Burner 13
#100, you SEVERELY overestimate the intelligence of the rest of Americans..
HeadlessSparrow 20
I know of someone that jaywalked, and went inside a place to get food. The cops were waiting outside for him, and wrote him a ticket that ended up being more than $100
slyde32 12
I heard in Australia, if you get done for jaywalking, they can give you a demerit point against your driver's license. I think that's taking it too far
godcomplexkid 7
should have used a sidewalk. Some would say that it's your fault for jaywalking literally right in front of a cop.