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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
wow at least u did the right thing
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24788 7
You need to fight that ticket or else no one would stop.
curryndricegirll 0
#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
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
Please tell me you're smart enough to fight the ticket.
Reasonable_man 0
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
#24 you're a dick (or a bitch if you're a female) Obviously, you don't have a heart or conscience.
chasingstarlight 0
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
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
#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.
AnneFTW 17
Wow that really sucks! Poor you!