Cars, ACAB and Transportation: Today, coming home from a trip in the mountains, I got a cracked...

By willconqueror1 - 22/09/2014 14:25 - United States

Today, coming home from a trip in the mountains, I got a cracked radiator and my car overheated. My dad came to get me, he drove my car and I followed in his. I got pulled over and ticketed for his expired registration. FML

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By annoyed - 10/02/2009 03:59 - United States

Today, I got a ticket. From my dad the cop. FML

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By Lenny_R - 08/12/2016 19:53

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

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By Anonymous - 09/07/2016 21:22

Today, I got pulled over and was given a ticket because my exhaust was too loud. I got this ticket while on my way to get said exhaust fixed. FML

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By imnotcool - 16/04/2009 05:08 - United States

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

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McSteamy

By Anonymous - 07/11/2021 11:00

Today, I illicitly borrowed my dad's car to go to the store, but crashed into my mom's car as she and dad were returning from my grandma's house. Both cars are totalled, my mom is in hospital with a broken collarbone, and I realised dads really can make steam come out their ears if they’re really mad. FML

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ACAB

By Anonymous - 17/10/2019 02:00 - United States

Today, I got pulled over by a cop and got slammed with a ticket for expired tabs on my motorcycle. The DMV was literally across the street. I was heading there to get new tabs. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/09/2010 22:04 - United States

Today, my car wouldn't start, so I had to wait for AAA. Then, hurrying to pick up my brother, I got a $161 speeding ticket. Twenty minutes later, I got a call from him saying he didn't need a ride anymore. FML

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By fuji - 16/10/2018 17:30

Today, I was pulled over and given a ticket for a broken tail light. On the way to the mechanic. To get my tail light fixed. FML

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Ouch

By leaannec30 - 10/07/2016 18:52 - Canada - Hamilton

Today, I thought my car was overheating. I then thought it was wise to put my hand close to my muffler to feel the heat. Needless to say, I stuck my entire hand on my muffler then had to drive around with the only cold thing in my car. A cold beer from my cooler. Yes, I got pulled over. FML

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Speed racer

By ZThirteen - 25/10/2009 10:08 - United States

Today, I got a speeding ticket. My speedometer got busted a few weeks back, rendering it useless. My father, a former mechanic, decided it's not worth the trouble of going in and fixing it. "Just keep with traffic when you're on the highway; you'll be fine." This $150 fee says otherwise. FML

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Welshite 39

Monday 22 September 2014 18:58

It was all part of his master plan.

XBurytheCastleX 25

Monday 22 September 2014 18:58

At least he came to get you... He didn't have to...

Comments

somewizdom 15

Monday 22 September 2014 19:27

Don't drive anymore cars.. ever!

TanzWolf 26

Monday 22 September 2014 19:29

Can't you just tell the cop that it isn't your car and you're driving it for your dad? If he drove out to help you he's surely nearby to help. Unless he blew you off. Then FYL, OP

Ethan4an 6

Monday 22 September 2014 23:21

Policeman hear that all the time do you think he will make an exception for no notable reason?

TanzWolf 26

Tuesday 23 September 2014 1:00

I'm saying if his dad came to help him, he'd be driving right in front of his son and stop back to see what the problem was. If he didn't ditch him there that is.

christina3466 17

Monday 22 September 2014 19:30

I would have just walked home from there.

karlcolt45 19

Monday 22 September 2014 19:47

probably cheaper than a new radiator

bahamit 18

Monday 22 September 2014 22:32

Radiators aren't that expensive nor hard to install (on most vehicles). And driving without registration is a moderate ticket, but if you go to a shop, the ticket is probably the cheaper end...

Jameslikesguys 13

Monday 22 September 2014 19:49

Your Father got lucky, you...not so much. You can always ask him to pay it.

JRT1393 13

Monday 22 September 2014 19:53

If you're in NC, just get it inspected and renew the tag before the court date, then take it to the DA of the county you got ticketed in any they'll dismiss it. Been there done that :)

Zebediabolical 39

Monday 22 September 2014 20:46

The part I don't get is why you switched cars. Unless he's mechanically minded and wanted to listen for broken-car noises or something.

littlekellilee 45

Monday 22 September 2014 21:10

My car had a problem with the brakes once, and I was scared to drive it home in fear that I'd be going down a hill and wouldn't be able to brake. My dad was more comfortable driving it and using the ebrake, so he drove it home for me.