Transportation: Today, I found out my grandpa died. As I rushed home crying...

By Anonymous - 25/12/2009 00:18 - United States

Today, I found out my grandpa died. As I rushed home crying to comfort my parents, I got pulled over for speeding. The officer told me to cut out the "fake" tears". When I told him my grandpa just died he tacked on another $100 for lying to an officer. Worst. Christmas. Ever. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/08/2010 14:16 - United States

Today, I was on the way to traffic court for a $340 speeding ticket I'd got. My mother called me and I wasn't paying attention which caused me to speed. Right past a cop. When I told the cop where I was going, he started laughing at me. I now have another $300 ticket. FML

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By sadinseattle - 22/07/2009 17:13 - United States

Today, I was driving on the freeway when I get a call from my friend explaining that our two best friends died in a car accident. I pulled over in hysterics and a cop came to see what was wrong. I explained what happened and he gave me a ticket for talking on the phone while driving. FML

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By Drew - 01/06/2019 18:00

Today, I was sitting at home when the police knocked on my door. They came inside, sat me down and told me that both my parents died in a car crash tonight. I started to cry, but about 10 minutes later, I find out they had the wrong person. I feel bad for the other guy. FML

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By shook - 06/09/2017 14:00 - United States - Clermont

Today, I crashed into a pole on purpose as a cop pulled me over for speeding. I figured the officer would feel bad for me and that the cost of fixing my car would be less than a ticket. He gave me one anyway. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2024 22:00 - United States

Today, I got pulled over for speeding. I tried to make a joke to ease the tension and said, "I’m just trying to keep up with the traffic!" The officer looked around at the empty road and said, "What traffic? Are you under the influence? HANDS ON THE WHEEL!" It went downhill from there. FML

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By wrongcar - 03/11/2009 18:00 - United States

Today, I was pulled over and was given a $300 ticket for going 90mph on a 70mph highway. The cop swore he saw my silver car darting in and out of traffic. A couple of minutes earlier that exact car had passed me while I was following the speed limit. FML

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By TheGreatAndPowerfulDerp - 13/09/2020 05:02

Today, I got pulled over for speeding. Knowing how much more it would cost in the long run, I handed the officer my license with $300 in cash, "as something to consider for just a warning." He came back with a ticket and verbally warned me that police bribery is a felony. He kept the money. FML

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By anonymous - 18/09/2009 04:20 - United States

Today, I got pulled over for going a few miles per hour over the speed limit. The cop asked for my license and registration. I happened to look down at my wallet while he was processing everything and saw my license in my wallet. I gave the cop my fake I.D. FML

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By kezbabes - 03/05/2014 18:15 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, I was driving my grandpa to the store because his car is in the shop. I was well within the speed limit, but he kept yelling at me for "speeding", then accused me of trying to give him a heart attack, and eventually pulled the e-brake, getting us rear-ended. He refuses to apologise. FML

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By karmaaa - 16/10/2014 20:56 - United States - Huxley

Today, I was driving with my grandma and she was going 30 over the speed limit. To slow her down, I said, "Hey look, the police". She slammed on the brakes so hard I hit my head on the dashboard. FML

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russianspy1234 11

Friday 25 December 2009 9:09

so go to appeals court with the death certificate and at least get the 100 taken off

MaryMo_fml 0

Friday 25 December 2009 9:17

Except... you don't get fined for lying to an officer simply BECAUSE they can't know what's a lie and what isn't.

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MattC13 0

Friday 25 December 2009 15:12

And the police wonder why people make fun of them.

haildixie 0

Friday 25 December 2009 15:58

Police officers don't set the amount that you're fined, and coming from a family with lots of police officers in various states, I've never heard of a law where you can get an extra fine tacked on for lying to an officer. All you have to do is go to court with a death certificate, or even a newspaper obituary or something from the funeral (like the memorial cards), to get the extra fine taken off. As for speeding, you shouldn't have done it, plain and simple. I'm very sorry that your grandfather died - my grandmother passed away last Christmas - but that doesn't mean you get to break the law.

BelaLugosisdead 0

Friday 25 December 2009 16:46

I'm sorry dearie. My grandfather is slowly dying in the hospital and I'm sitting in the waiting room as we speak. It really does suck and it hurts. My condolences to you, bring the death certificate to traffic court and explain to the judge what's going on and he/she should have some amount of mercy on you. As for people saying you shouldn't be driving, it's hard to get a ride at that short of notice, let alone over distances on Christmas. I'm sorry once more -HUGGSSS-

xxreikoxx 31

Friday 25 December 2009 16:56

I'm so very sorry to hear about your grandfather dying. That really sucks...my heart goes out to you and your family. I really do hope that the judge will give you a waiver on the extra $100 and make the cop apologize to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, and I hope you find comfort and peace this day.

OnTheSaneSide 0

Friday 25 December 2009 18:24

Its nice to know there are still people like you on the internet =) I'm sorry for your loss too OP, I remember the same feeling...

xxreikoxx 31

Saturday 26 December 2009 14:11

I try, but it's mainly because a friend of mine lost his friend to gunfire yesterday.

Butcher_1419 0

Friday 25 December 2009 18:04

53, DIAF. What would you do without "power hungry asshole cops" that help enforce traffic laws and keep the roads safe. I hope an uninsured or unlicensed motorist crashes into you and gives you a fake name and contact info. I'll bet you'll wish that a cop was there to issue citations and/or arrest them for you.

hockeyhouse 5

Friday 25 December 2009 18:41

Asshole must have been pissed to be working on Christmas. I'd definately fight it in court.

kmhello313 0

Friday 25 December 2009 19:25

Sorry about you grandpa :(

macgruberiscool 0

Friday 25 December 2009 19:51

sorry about your grandpa. Police can be idiots sometimes. Actually they do that a lot. Sometimes they can be helpful though.

letitbe56 0

Friday 25 December 2009 19:51

I would definitely contest the $100, considering it wasn't a lie. However, speeding is speeding, and driving while you're crying is incredibly dangerous. In cases like this, take a taxi or public transportation, or wait a little until you're calm enough to drive. So a little FYL and a little YDI here.