Transportation: Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car....

By Flipside - 02/05/2009 00:46 - United States

Today, as I was driving home, I saw a woman get hit by a car. I immediately parked on the side of the road to assist her. I called an ambulance and stayed with her until they came to get her, comforting her all the while. When I returned to my car, I found a parking ticket in my windshield. FML

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By VroomVroom - 04/03/2009 15:50 - United States

Today, at a red light, an old lady crossing the street fell right in front of my car. I got out of my car to help her. The light turned green and I was still helping the woman to her feet. An officer came by and ticketed me for "impeding the flow of traffic." FML

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By Joey - 24/07/2012 05:04 - United States - Tampa

Today, on my way to work, I noticed a woman on the side of the road waving for help, her car appearing to be broken down. I pulled over, stepped out of my car, went over to her car, lifted the hood, and checked it. When I looked up to tell her what was wrong, she and my car were gone. FML

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By mbrooke - 23/03/2009 04:31 - United States

Today, a couple of friends and I were driving around town and saw a lady who had accidentally backed her car up onto a concrete wall. Laughing, we all turned to look as we passed and I drove straight into a parked police car that had stopped to help her. FML

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By badtiming - 15/09/2010 04:15 - United States

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By Garrett - 10/03/2017 15:00 - United States - Vista

Today, after I arrived at work, somebody crashed into my parked car and left a big dent. The impact pushed my car up onto the curb and I got a parking ticket. FML

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By calling_while_driving - 28/03/2011 07:37 - United States

Today, while driving, I got a call on my cell phone. Trying to be safe and avoid an accident, I pulled into the nearest parking lot before answering. While I was turning in to park, someone rear-ended me. FML

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By prettyinpurple - 10/02/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, I was in a car accident. After screaming at the woman for running into me, I got in my car and drove off. As I was driving away, I was staring her down when I ended up rear-ending the person in front of me. FML

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By AtLeastThereWasAParamedic - 02/03/2017 20:00

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By eyeleanify - 10/12/2010 08:12 - United States

Today, I hit a car while trying to park. Assuming that no one saw, I moved my car and parked somewhere else. Hours later I get a call from the university police. While backing up to go to the police station I hit another car. FML

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aupilot 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:13

There is usually a process by which you can contest the ticket. You MIGHT be able to get out of it since it was an emergency.

kiko1544463 0

Saturday 2 May 2009 14:10

wow at least u did the right thing

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fcked 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 8:28

go to court. they usually withdraw the charge.

ZH13 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 8:34

they probably won't make you pay the ticket if you just explain what happened. and if they do then you'll know you have to find a legit parking space before you help save someone's life.

Freddy531994 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 9:40

hahahahahahahaha! fml indeed

thatguy415 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 12:30

you can definitely contest it, stating emergency

narks 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 13:07

Pretty funny that anyone even considered #24 was not troll. Obviously the OP did the right thing and definitely did not deserve the ticket. PS: I have been hit by a car =)

Go_Home 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 18:40

Honestly, shit like what happened to the OP teaches people not to help others. Just when you think you do something good, turn around and see all the mess behind you. Next time if we trip and break a leg, atleast you know why no one would even look at you. Shame on them. And thank you OP for being such a good citizen.

Go_Home 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 18:43

Most of you seem to not be getting the point. It's not that he got a ticket, it's that after what he's done to save someone's life, he still got something bad in return for it. It's the moral behind the story, not the actual incident. And that really hurts.

shannanigans 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 19:54

i say this is total bs. if there was a cop nearby to give you a ticket, they would have seen the accident or at least heard about it and been there. no way they would go give you a ticket first/instead.

acrews 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 21:41

Maybe the guy who wrote the citation wasn't an actual cop. Maybe a meter maid or something? But that is complete bull. Go to court and tell the judge/magistrate what happened I can guarantee the citation will be thrown out.

bauzer71487 0

Sunday 3 May 2009 22:57

If it is true, which if it is you probably got it from a meter maid and not a cop. Fight it and call every local news station, one or all of them are bound to pick it up and run a story. Should win and embarrass the local LEO's/meter maids without a problem