Transportation: Today, I was driving to work when a state trooper rammed into...

By rammedbehind - 26/08/2009 21:36 - United States

Today, I was driving to work when a state trooper rammed into my car from behind, because he was on the cell phone and not paying attention. He gave me a ticket for "Failure to control speed to avoid a crash." FML

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By anon - 28/04/2012 14:31 - United States - Washougal

Today, I rear ended a cop while talking on my cell phone. FML

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By really_now - 26/04/2013 00:56 - United States - Reno

Today, I was driving when I noticed that the guy in front was on the phone. I pulled up next to him, pulled out my phone and I made a gesture that he needed to put his phone away. It was a cop. I got a ticket for driving while on my cell phone. FML

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By randinosaur - 13/03/2011 12:48 - United States

Today, a cop rear-ended me. Then I received a ticket from him for driving too far under the speed limit. We were in a school zone. FML

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By Sarah-D - 29/07/2016 05:31

Today, a policeman pulled me over and proceeded to flirt with me. After I had rejected him, he gave me a ticket for "not paying attention to the road". FML

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By Anonymous - 29/10/2009 21:14 - United States

Today, I was driving to work. I saw a cute boy in the car next to me. To try and look cool, I pretended I was talking on my cell phone. I got pulled over and got a ticket for using my cell phone while driving. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/09/2010 01:44 - United States

Today, while I was driving, a police officer jumped out from the sidewalk and into my lane. I slammed on the brakes so I wouldn't hit him. He then gave me a ticket for "obstructing traffic." FML

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By AE86Turbo - 03/05/2011 05:22 - United States

Today, I saw a car swerving in front of me on the freeway, so I whipped out my cell to report the DUI. As soon as it started ringing, I see police lights in my rear view and got slapped with a ticket for using a cell phone while driving. After explaining why, the officer said, "Nice try." FML

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By A.K. - 27/05/2009 12:40 - United States

Today, I was driving on the highway and a cop had his radar gun out. The woman in front of me panics and slams her brakes on, causing me to rear end her. The cop cited me for "tailgating" and I have to pay for the damages on both of our cars. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/11/2010 19:18 - United States

Today, I lost control of my vehicle while driving. The car went off the road, rolled over, and ended up being totaled. The policeman asked me if I was alright and I said I was. He seemed relieved at my answer. Then he handed me a $300 ticket for failing to maintain my lane. 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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heavenandhell 0

Thursday 27 August 2009 2:01

what a dick

DanceRox9008 0

Thursday 27 August 2009 2:04

you should take that to court cause im pretty sure you could manage to not have to pay for that.

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xxzRAMBOzxx 0

Monday 31 August 2009 4:15

Another story of cops being complete idiots. Not a surprise...

Gameboy12694 0

Monday 31 August 2009 5:18

Definitly take his ass to court

muffinsareyummy 1

Monday 31 August 2009 11:21

-headdesk- I ******* HATE COPS. i live in maryland too and our state police are twats.

thesunshotme 0

Monday 31 August 2009 23:13

Fight the pig, OP!

wittletwish 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 0:19

You need to take him to court. No self respecting judge would tolerate that!

zacattack5000 0

Sunday 6 September 2009 5:45

did you take him to court for distracted driving???

mangobells 0

Thursday 29 October 2009 1:39

I'm sure your rammed behind must be very sore! especially after that police officer crashed into it with such force!

cmac86 23

Monday 9 November 2009 9:11

unfortunately, it is your fault in the eyes of the law. anytime his car is hit, it is the other cars fault. fortunately you can appeal the ticket.

hypergal 1

Friday 1 January 2010 8:05

are you sure your not lying and if ur speaking the truth go to court cause that's just stupid!!!!!

Bucinka 5

Sunday 17 January 2010 17:01

Unfortunately, as a fellow Maryland resident I totally believe this doofus incident could happen. However, also as a Maryland resident I know police officers often don't show up to present their side of the ticket. You should definitely show up to traffic court and present your side of the case. Even if you have to pay, at least the judge, and a bunch of other defendants and officers, get to hear that that cop was doing what we complain about civilians doing all the time, namely talking on the phone while driving. You should also write to the Dr. Gridlock column in the Washington Post and the Intrepid Commuter column in the Baltimore Sun to make this known to the public.