Jun
2
Call It A Curse Or Consequence
by Leslie
I got a speeding ticket yesterday. For some reason, when I tell people this, they laugh. And I guess it’s funny. I had it coming. But laughing at someone when they get a speeding ticket is like watching that video from The Ring that makes you die seven days later, just without the death, and instead, speeding tickets. So, don’t! laugh! or seven days! I’m just sayin’.
I received a citation for going 69 in a 55 MPH zone and must pay $115.
It could’ve been worse. I could have been caught going faster. I could have been reprimanded for not having my current insurance card with me. Or my current registration. Also, a current driver’s license. I’m still driving with my West Virginia license. My license isn’t expired or anything. But I’ve been living in Ohio nearly three years and you’re supposed to transfer your license within thirty days of your move. So, like I said, it could have been worse. It seems that I am very lucky. Or blessed by the Baby Jesus. Or sexy enough to hypnotize a cop with my black magic woman eyes.
The kids were with me, of course. Thankfully, Lucy was snoozing in her car seat. Julia witnessed the whole thing, which means she can relay the ordeal with stunning accuracy to anyone that will listen. Just ask the cashier at Dollar General. Initially, she was worried that they were going to take me to jail. Also, that the officer’s uniform wasn’t blue. Because wearing the wrong color is just as disturbing as seeing your mama sent to the hoosegow. But, it turned out alright and she learned that mommies have to follow rules, too. I learned never to laugh at someone getting a speeding ticket again, lest I be cursed with one of my own.
Just so you know, the only way to undo the jinxy voodoo death curse in The Ring was to make a copy of the tape, so if you laughed at me, you might want to Stumble this post or e-mail to a friend or something. Or SEVEN DAYS!
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I had one a few weeks ago – $129 – SUCKED!
That’s still a lot of money, though. But as you said, it could’ve been worse…
I feel like I should be allowed to laugh since I’ve gotten two tickets in the last year. It gives me the right. But, I’m holding back just for you.
So D got one, was told they’d dismiss it if he went to court. They DOUBLED the fine in court and said they’d do that to dismiss his points.
Talk about suck.
No laughing here.
[...] I leaned my head on the steering wheel while Julia reminisced about the last time I was pulled over. [...]