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Vent
Are you someone that rarely gets a break?
I think I am. I mean I got a "break" in terms of many LARGE things like health, family, job, etc. I'm sooo thankful for that but those little things just get on my nerves.
2 hours before I was going to leave for Chicago, I realize somehow I did not have my vehicle registration. That is another story. I had to drive without it. So, knowing I never get a break, I pretty much knew I was going to get pulled over at some point. So, I made it there fine. On the third day I was there, I got lost. I pulled into a parking lot because I HATE talking on the phone and driving. I just can't hear very well. Anyways, I talked to my cousin, she set me straight, I turned on the car while talking to her (becz I was running late) and started driving while I finished up our conversation. Low and behold, Mr. Cop who could see I was not from Illinois, has to pull me over for talking on my cell phone. I was really nice and understanding with him and told him I didn't know the rule since I was from Michigan and admitted I had made a mistake. Of course, he sits in his freakin' car for like 10 minutes writing a parking violation ticket which was for $100 for talking on my phone and driving. The whole car registration thing did not come into play becz he asked for my insurance instead. So I guess that is the type of "break" that I get. But now I'm out $100!!!
Re: Vent
Did you have fun in Chicago otherwise?
The bright side: you totally got a break because he didn't ask for your registration! In Michigan, at least, I think you have to pay a pretty hefty fine if you're caught without it.
I'm sorry you got a ticket though. That's totally lame that he didn't give you a break on that one.
Ugh what a jerk!
What a jerk. I suppose everyone has a responsibility to know the laws in the state where they are driving, but come on. There are so many crazy drivers in IL, I would think his time could have been better served telling one of them to cool it.
That blows chunks.
But how was the conference/workshop thing? Did you have a great time? Learn a lot? otherwise enjoy the weekend??
Ugh, that stinks. :-( I'm sorry he gave you a hard time - but you did catch a break on the registration!
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