Driving home from baseball practice, not sure really where we are but just following our path home. Ryan and I talking about what our plans are for the week and the rest of this rainy day. That's when I see it unfolding...
"Crap, crap, crap" I say under my breath. I see the lights start flashing on the police car driving in the opposite direction. Ryan asks "What’s wrong?" and I said "Well, I am about to get a ticket." The police car has now swung around me and I have come to a stop. As she approaches my car, I already have my license and insurance cards ready for her. She very politely asks me if I know what the speed limit and of course I had stopped directly in front of the sign. I smile politely and respond with "35" and point to the sign with a slight chuckle. As she looks about the car she comments, "You were doing 47 and does everyone have a seat belt on?" I respond with "of course, his dad is a police officer." She smiles and comments that she will be right back. As we wait, I explain to Ryan that it is my fault and that it has been 16 years since I actually got a ticket. I smile and didn't want him to know that I was a little shaky... it is nerve wracking to get pulled over. As she walks back to my car, she hands me a piece of paper with my license and insurance card. With a smile on her face, she said “I just wrote you a warning, have a great day." I said the same thing to her. Thank you to the kind officer.
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Adrienne Gillespie
3/25/2019 11:15:36 am
"I smile and didn't want him to know that I was a little shaky... it is nerve wracking to get pulled over." I have only been pulled over twice - I was a wreck both times. The last time, I totally confessed when the officer came up. I would make a terrible spy.
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:17:38 pm
I told my son, it was my fault. I was speeding....
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Sharon Gubser
3/25/2019 11:31:36 am
Such a great description of how you felt when you were pulled over. It really is an anxiety-ridden experience. Glad you just got a warning!
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:18:17 pm
Thanks Sharon, I was relieved too!!
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Mirielle Strasser
3/25/2019 12:29:34 pm
It really is the worst feeling!
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:18:51 pm
It really is!
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Kim
3/25/2019 01:26:51 pm
Good Gravy Girl !
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:33:01 pm
He said that he was glad I didn't get a ticket and he will send me a bill for using him to get out of the ticket. Haha!
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eddie hren
3/25/2019 01:45:53 pm
A few months ago I had a similar experience but I did get the ticket. I fancy myself quite the driver. No major accidents and no tickets in probably 15 years. But we were going to Kentucky and I was making great time. The only reason they got me was because apparently in Indiana they are now using pick up trucks as police vehicles. I am usually great on the highway at even sussing out the undercover cars. But this big old truck? Nope. Ha. So glad you got the warning. That feeling is rough, but in the end it all worked out. Great post!
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:31:58 pm
That stinks that you got a ticket. They are getting trickier with how to catch people for sure!
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3/25/2019 05:48:30 pm
I could totally feel how you felt.
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Michelle
3/25/2019 07:12:11 pm
I should have played the lottery!!
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Teri Keys
3/25/2019 08:36:43 pm
I used to feel shaky, but not any more....oops. I'm happy to say it's been at least 5 years since I've gotten pulled over. Hopefully it stays that way.
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Jenny Koutsogiannis
3/25/2019 11:39:26 pm
So happy it was a warning! The minute I see them, I try to calm my breathing and wait for the lights. I am ever so thankful when they don't turn on.
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