Today, I got a ticket for driving without insurance. I gave the cop my insurance information, but he said it was invalid because it didn't show an expiration date. When I pointed out the information he was looking for, he ignored me and gave me a ticket anyway. 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 got a speeding ticket. I couldn't find my insurance card, and the cop was very nice. He said not to worry about it, that I "looked like someone who had insurance." I'm not sure how to take that. FML
Today, I got pulled over for having an expired registration. I also found out my husband hasn't been paying for my car insurance. Luckily, I didn't get arrested because I had my baby with me. They towed my car and gave me 2 tickets and a court date. Oh, and the cop sent me a friend request. FML
Today, I was driving home from work when I saw a cop come up behind me. Nervous about my expired license, I kept checking in my rear view mirror. In turn since I wasn't paying attention, I ran a stop sign. Needless to say the cop pulled me over and gave me 2 tickets. 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 received a traffic ticket by mail, presumably for speeding. Not a big deal, if my car hadn't been totalled three months ago. My driver's license is expired, too. FML
Today, I got pulled over for violating hands-free law and not having an updated address on my driver's license. Two days ago, I got pulled over for the same reasons. Now, I have four tickets I need to deal with. FML
Today, I received a ticket for not having my headlights on. The cop who pulled me over had a broken headlight. FML
Today, a police car hit my parked vehicle, likely due to icy road conditions. When the officer came over to talk to me, I assumed it was to give me his insurance information. Nope. It was to give me a ticket for "impeding a police officer." My car was in my driveway. FML
Today, I was looking for a parking spot and finally found one. Trying to figure out if the spot was legal, I asked a cop that had pulled up. He said it was fine. I came back 3 hours later to a parking ticket. FML
Today, I was pulled over for speeding. When the police officer approached me and asked for license and registration, I accidentally gave him my fake I.D. FML
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Top comments
1thatonedude1 15
You can probably fight that in court
KneelToMyPotato 18
You should be able to get that thrown out pretty easily
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KneelToMyPotato 18
You should be able to get that thrown out pretty easily
LowExpectations 30
Where I'm from, OP could easily go to that officer's command, show his valid insurance info, and have the summons voided right there without having to go to court for it.
1thatonedude1 15
You can probably fight that in court
Zelphoric 25
Not sure why you're getting downvoted- you're right. I would bet the cop wouldn't even show up, aka instant win.
Mathalamus 25
the court could easily end up more expensive than the ticket. and im pretty sure courts dont have an instant win condition.
pandalover69 26
#17, if the officer doesn't show up then it's dismissed. So yeah instant win.
DoomedGemini 38
I've heard about cops not showing up and the case getting dismissed instantly, even if the person was guilty.
duhitisme 9
Cops are just ppl. Brilliant to total dumbass. Like a box of chocolate you never know what you'll get. You did right by talking sense and figuring out you got Einstein and taking the ticket. Show the judge and you win. No show and pay a fine
JustTheTruth42 13
At 27 flip the box over.
airforce987 20
Absolutely fight it. Not sure what the policy is in OP's state, but normally a traffic hearing costs around $25. Bring proof of insurance and the magistrate will have no choice but to drop it since the officer cited you didn't have insurance.
CaptMacLeod 45
In California, if you register to fight it, and you show but the officer doesn't, you win. You will need to pay the full amount of the ticket (bail) in advance, but will get it fully refunded when you "win." Even if the officer shows up, you have proof you DID have insurance on the date of the ticket being written. Your insurance company will happily fax/email you proof if you ask. Easy win, if still a pain-in-the-ass to deal with.
mjd02 15
I know what I'm getting in a box of chocolate. I'm getting chocolate. at 27
extrasnipes 22
My comment was originally like the two pervious and one under me so I decided to waste your time by making you read my comment clarifying why it like so.
Dale_shackleford 13
Still have to spend a bunch of time going and proving it.
extrasnipes 22
What the hell?
krazy789 28
mfw someone says something completely off topic （＾_＾）
Psycocharger 19
That shouldn't be hard to fight off - you don't deserve it!
HereForDaLolZ 16
Unlucky bro. He's the scum of the force
VagueEel 13
probably a sith Lord
DaniealThePope 18
Well if it's worth it you can always go to court to argue against the cop and the ticket. Also you can report the cop for the incident. But depending on where you live, court can be expensive.
MdMan3 17
There's always the option of bringing this to court. You should be able to get the ticket turned over.
gabechriswill 19
Wow, I guess that cop couldnt stand being wrong. I would fight that if I were you, OP.
gagafan91 10
If there's one thing I hate in the world worse than Jews it's the ******* pathetic cops.
Saikon1357 25
Fight it and report the officer