It could be called the traffic ticket excuse syndrome and there have been some excuse masterpieces over over the years.
Depending on the infraction, the points and the money can add up quickly.
But there are some, usually “frequent flyers,” who have developed an amazing capacity for both creativity and denial. Incident: No stop - yellow light. Excuse: “I couldn’t see the light because I was right behind that big truck”. Officer: “Good thing that big truck didn’t go through a red light then.” Answer: “Where do I sign?”
Incident: Impaired driving. Excuse: “I’m the designated driver.” Officer: “Seems like you’ve had a few though? Answer: “Only three…”. Incident: Speeding. Excuse: “I’m really late for court.” Officer: “Why are you going to court?” Answer: “Impaired driving.”Judge: “Well, that will be difficult. Why are you here then?”Judge: “This ticket being for turn against no left turn sign, written to Mr. J. Smith?”Judge: “Would you please produce your driver’s licence to the officer sitting beside you?”
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