By ashleighsheba - 27/09/2016 16:43 - United States - La Vergne

Today, I got pulled over, not because I was speeding but because apparently, I looked like a kid driving. The officer said I was too short to drive and needed a booster seat. FML
I agree, your life sucks 12 220
You deserved it 1 163

Same thing different taste

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Apparently, "you must be this tall to ride" doesn't only apply to amusement park rides.

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Wouldn't a booster seat just make you further from the petals, though? I knew someone so short that she had to have her airbags removed because she sat so close to the wheel that she would have likely died if they ever deployed.

That is not legal and in most cases would not pass inspection. Insurance will not cover either.

you can purchase extended pedals. also, removing airbags is illegal and they should just get an older model car without airbags

Mixed_steel 23

That happened to my mom at least twice... she's 4'6. ?

I actually have a "seat booster" for my patrol car. I have plenty of leg length, but a short torso. The big guys break down the seats, so they don't go up as much. The cars do have electronic pedal adjusters. So, at least it's consistent even for police...because it was department issued. So I feel you.

Isn't this for your safety though? It sucks you need one but if you need it, then you should use it. For your safety and others'.

Legally he could not have pulled you over for that in most states you could always try a settlement case

Op was pulled over for looking like a kid, not a different skin color. There is absolutely no case there.

beetregeneration 4

Technically that's illegal, police officers need probable cause to pull you over and looking too short or young does not count

I'm 4'8 and I drive a chevy pickup truck. So I look really tiny. I do appreciate the fact that the officer noticed small details like this. I do have to use a booster seat and pedal extensions from now on. He definitely felt bad when he realized I am not a kid!

writergirl1029 17

My aunt is that same height and she has to use those too. I'm honestly surprised no cops ever pointed it out before.

Cdwoods 20

i just want to know why this is categorized as love.