Today, I found out my grandpa died. As I rushed home crying to comfort my parents, I got pulled over for speeding. The officer told me to cut out the "fake" tears". When I told him my grandpa just died he tacked on another $100 for lying to an officer. Worst. Christmas. Ever. 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 on the way to traffic court for a $340 speeding ticket I'd got. My mother called me and I wasn't paying attention which caused me to speed. Right past a cop. When I told the cop where I was going, he started laughing at me. I now have another $300 ticket. FML
Today, I was driving on the freeway when I get a call from my friend explaining that our two best friends died in a car accident. I pulled over in hysterics and a cop came to see what was wrong. I explained what happened and he gave me a ticket for talking on the phone while driving. FML
Today, I was sitting at home when the police knocked on my door. They came inside, sat me down and told me that both my parents died in a car crash tonight. I started to cry, but about 10 minutes later, I find out they had the wrong person. I feel bad for the other guy. FML
Today, I crashed into a pole on purpose as a cop pulled me over for speeding. I figured the officer would feel bad for me and that the cost of fixing my car would be less than a ticket. He gave me one anyway. FML
Today, I got pulled over for speeding. I tried to make a joke to ease the tension and said, "I’m just trying to keep up with the traffic!" The officer looked around at the empty road and said, "What traffic? Are you under the influence? HANDS ON THE WHEEL!" It went downhill from there. FML
Today, are you excited for Christmas? Because I'm sure not. When I was 14, my dad got hit by a car on Christmas. At 15, my dog died. When I was 16, I got not presents. When I was 17, the Christmas tree was stolen. I wonder what's next… FML
Today, I was pulled over and was given a $300 ticket for going 90mph on a 70mph highway. The cop swore he saw my silver car darting in and out of traffic. A couple of minutes earlier that exact car had passed me while I was following the speed limit. FML
Today, I got pulled over for speeding. Knowing how much more it would cost in the long run, I handed the officer my license with $300 in cash, "as something to consider for just a warning." He came back with a ticket and verbally warned me that police bribery is a felony. He kept the money. FML
Today, I got pulled over for going a few miles per hour over the speed limit. The cop asked for my license and registration. I happened to look down at my wallet while he was processing everything and saw my license in my wallet. I gave the cop my fake I.D. FML
Today, I was driving my grandpa to the store because his car is in the shop. I was well within the speed limit, but he kept yelling at me for "speeding", then accused me of trying to give him a heart attack, and eventually pulled the e-brake, getting us rear-ended. He refuses to apologise. FML
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russianspy1234 11
so go to appeals court with the death certificate and at least get the 100 taken off
MaryMo_fml 0
Except... you don't get fined for lying to an officer simply BECAUSE they can't know what's a lie and what isn't.
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MattC13 0
And the police wonder why people make fun of them.
haildixie 0
Police officers don't set the amount that you're fined, and coming from a family with lots of police officers in various states, I've never heard of a law where you can get an extra fine tacked on for lying to an officer. All you have to do is go to court with a death certificate, or even a newspaper obituary or something from the funeral (like the memorial cards), to get the extra fine taken off. As for speeding, you shouldn't have done it, plain and simple. I'm very sorry that your grandfather died - my grandmother passed away last Christmas - but that doesn't mean you get to break the law.
BelaLugosisdead 0
I'm sorry dearie. My grandfather is slowly dying in the hospital and I'm sitting in the waiting room as we speak. It really does suck and it hurts. My condolences to you, bring the death certificate to traffic court and explain to the judge what's going on and he/she should have some amount of mercy on you. As for people saying you shouldn't be driving, it's hard to get a ride at that short of notice, let alone over distances on Christmas. I'm sorry once more -HUGGSSS-
xxreikoxx 31
I'm so very sorry to hear about your grandfather dying. That really sucks...my heart goes out to you and your family. I really do hope that the judge will give you a waiver on the extra $100 and make the cop apologize to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, and I hope you find comfort and peace this day.
OnTheSaneSide 0
Its nice to know there are still people like you on the internet =) I'm sorry for your loss too OP, I remember the same feeling...
xxreikoxx 31
I try, but it's mainly because a friend of mine lost his friend to gunfire yesterday.
Butcher_1419 0
53, DIAF. What would you do without "power hungry asshole cops" that help enforce traffic laws and keep the roads safe. I hope an uninsured or unlicensed motorist crashes into you and gives you a fake name and contact info. I'll bet you'll wish that a cop was there to issue citations and/or arrest them for you.
hockeyhouse 5
Asshole must have been pissed to be working on Christmas. I'd definately fight it in court.
kmhello313 0
Sorry about you grandpa :(
macgruberiscool 0
sorry about your grandpa. Police can be idiots sometimes. Actually they do that a lot. Sometimes they can be helpful though.
letitbe56 0
I would definitely contest the $100, considering it wasn't a lie. However, speeding is speeding, and driving while you're crying is incredibly dangerous. In cases like this, take a taxi or public transportation, or wait a little until you're calm enough to drive. So a little FYL and a little YDI here.
disney_blonde 16
The speeding ticket was definitely your fault, no matter what the circumstances. Is being home 5-10 minutes earlier going to help anything?