My Brush with the Law!

[JillyBeanz]

On the way home this evening I came through some roadworks (coned off, one lane only 50mph speed limit). In front of me was a big jam sandwich police car.

 

Once out of the roadworks (or so I thought) he didn't overtake the car in front of him, so I pulled my cruise control back (it was set to 70mph) and my car accelerated past him (full indicators etc).

 

Next thing I know, there he was, all lights and sirens a blazing! I pulled over and played the dumb blonde (isn't hard, apart from the fact I'm a brunette).

 

He's tugged me because at the time I'd overtaken him the 50 speed limit still applied.

 

I played dumb, battered my eyelashes and apologised profusely. After a little lecture he sent me on my way - PHEW!

 

Moral of the story - Car manufacturers should make cars that don't do over the speed limit! They gave me that accelerator for a reason!!!!

[judygram]

You are lucky Jill, lets hope he is not a greyforums fan and sees your thread, been there and done that.

[Luvparrots]

Oh the tales I could tell about my younger days and the Highway Patrol. :silly: Such fond memories. :whistle: Great job Jill!!!!! Very proud of your resourcefulness!!!!

[Supernova]

Woman drivers, huh.

[JillyBeanz]

One year old car, owned by a woman - no crashes.

One week old boat, owned by a man - mmmmm! Fill in the dotted line Bernie ........! :laugh:

[Luvparrots]

{Feel-good-0002006E}

[she]

Love it Jill

[kittykittykitty]

Oh, Jill! I wasn't so lucky the last time. Big fine AND traffic school. At least that kept the insurance rate from rising!

[judygram]

I have never had a speeding ticket, guess I have either been very lucky or very smart to not get caught:blush: :whistle:

[she]

I forgot to say that last year I was caught by a speed camera doing 35 in a 30 mile speed zone. I had the choice of paying a fine and having 3 points on my licence or paying £90 to go on a speed awareness course and avoid the points. I done the course and I have kept the speed down since.

[Supernova]

JillyBeanz wrote:

One year old car, owned by a woman - no crashes.

One week old boat, owned by a man - mmmmm! Fill in the dotted line Bernie ........! :laugh:

 

la,la,la,la,la, not listening.

 

OK so I bent it

 

But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan.

 

UM Doh!

[judygram]

Supernova wrote:

But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan.

 

UM Doh!

 

Men, don't know when to keep their mouths shut, now everybody knows Bernie!!

[JillyBeanz]

But I am saying nothing about me hitting the gate post with my Caravan.

 

Enough said, enough said! How on earth couldn't you see the gate post! I bet it's been there longer than the caravan!! :woohoo:

[judygram]

I can hear it now, the gate post moved, happens every time didn't you know!!!:pinch: :laugh:

[kittykittykitty]

{Feel-good-0002006E}

[Supernova]

Doh!

I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan.

 

wot a pillok.

 

[she]

Thats ok Bernie I once backed a 2 week old car into a massive skip,I have never lived that down. The car was named Skippy after that.

[JillyBeanz]

I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan.

 

So - it's even worse! The gap was wider! You have the cheek to take the mick out of me!!!!

 

And Sheila, from now on - you'll be forever in my heart as "Skippy"!!! :laugh:

[Supernova]

Sorry :blush: :blush:

[Supernova]

JillyBeanz wrote:

I made the gate wider just before I got the caravan.

 

So - it's even worse! The gap was wider! You have the cheek to take the mick out of me!!!!

 

And Sheila, from now on - you'll be forever in my heart as "Skippy"!!! :laugh:

 

Even worse than that. I was a driving instructor for seven years with my own business and 4 cars.

And an International Rally driver for 4 years.

 

I think woman make better drivers than men because they dont show off.

 

We all make mistakes.

[rbpittman]

Supernova wrote:

 

 

I think woman make better drivers than men because they dont show off.

 

I'm glad you've never seem me drive Bernie, I have a little bit of a lead foot, and love to make my little sports car take off, overtake, and leave sittin' in my dust a few of those other cars....lol.

 

Once upon a time I managed to get out a traffic ticket - doing about 70 mpg in a 45 zone, on a deserted little highway. All alone in the car, rose bush in the back seat, boom box in the front with a cooler of Coke's and a bag of goldfish. The officer, in his officer way, asked me if I knew how fast I was going and what I was doing. Politely told him "no, I'm sorry, I was listening to the music, drinking a coke and eating some goldfish....want some?" He busted out laughing. He asked who the rose bush was for (my father I informed him) and then told me to slow down a little, Dad would still like to get the rose bush. Took a coke, a handful of goldfish and followed me for 20 miles. No ticket though!

[JillyBeanz]

Yeah - I agree Robin - but Bernie's just a crap driver!!! :laugh:

 

PS - and he used to be a professional rally driver!!!<br><br>Post edited by: JillyBeanz, at: 2009/09/14 20:06

[Supernova]

OUCH! OUCH! OUCH! I aint that bad.

[JillyBeanz]

Ha Ha! RAC Rally, Kielder, Northumberland, 1922 - what happened again?.........:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Supernova]

OK I BENT THE CAR AND ITS BROKE I ADMIT IT

1922 No, 1985 Lombard RAC.