Stopped for exceeding the speed limit
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As the clouds lifted this morning, my right foot did not.
The yellow jacket in the slip road darted across my mirror and I experienced that feeling of dread- if I had been clocked, this was not going to end well.At all.
30 seconds later the traffic bike pulled in front of me and then directed me into the layby, my worst fears had been realised. As the officer dismounted, I considered my options, realised that there were none and decided to take it like a man, guilty as charged. I talked first- 'fair enough, you got me'.
The officer explained that he was the guy that has to tell the next of kin any bad news after a crash and that he and his colleagues were there to control excessive speed, so far, so bad. He noted that I was speeding, but then said that he hadn't accurately recorded it.
WHAT????
Anyway, he explained to me that he would not expect me to be stopped again for this type of offence & I must say that I would not want to let him down - He was a straight talking guy and what he said was fair and relevant and delivered in a straight and honest fashion, only a yob or a serial offender would deliberately want to ignore his advice.
If it happens again, I will not expect such a lucky escape.
Nice guy to boot, an absolute petrol head and undoubtedly the most effective way of achieving his aim- To get me to drive within the recognised speed limit.
Sir, I salute you ( and enjoy your biking holiday in France )!
The yellow jacket in the slip road darted across my mirror and I experienced that feeling of dread- if I had been clocked, this was not going to end well.At all.
30 seconds later the traffic bike pulled in front of me and then directed me into the layby, my worst fears had been realised. As the officer dismounted, I considered my options, realised that there were none and decided to take it like a man, guilty as charged. I talked first- 'fair enough, you got me'.
The officer explained that he was the guy that has to tell the next of kin any bad news after a crash and that he and his colleagues were there to control excessive speed, so far, so bad. He noted that I was speeding, but then said that he hadn't accurately recorded it.
WHAT????
Anyway, he explained to me that he would not expect me to be stopped again for this type of offence & I must say that I would not want to let him down - He was a straight talking guy and what he said was fair and relevant and delivered in a straight and honest fashion, only a yob or a serial offender would deliberately want to ignore his advice.
If it happens again, I will not expect such a lucky escape.
Nice guy to boot, an absolute petrol head and undoubtedly the most effective way of achieving his aim- To get me to drive within the recognised speed limit.
Sir, I salute you ( and enjoy your biking holiday in France )!
mybrainhurts said:
Tin Hat said:
The officer explained that he was the guy that has to tell the next of kin any bad news after a crash and that he and his colleagues were there to control excessive speed,
Did he explain why he thinks a speed limit will improve his lot in such circumstances? Tin Hat said:
Anyway, he explained to me that he would not expect me to be stopped again for this type of offence & I must say that I would not want to let him down - He was a straight talking guy and what he said was fair and relevant and delivered in a straight and honest fashion, only a yob or a serial offender would deliberately want to ignore his advice.
Blimey, somebody pass me the sick bucket. You're on a mega guilt trip there, old boy.Don't fret, you'll get over it by morning...
However, I did appreciate the 'persuasion' method as opposed to the 'fine and points' option which would have ruined an otherwise lovely bank holiday weekend- Didn't exceed the speed limit on the way home, so draw whatever conclusions you like from that.....
popeyewhite said:
Zombie said:
popeyewhite said:
Narrative fail.
Why? in / on?My heart froze as a yellow jacket suddenly appeared in the mirror; a glance in the mirror etc etc
Thanks for enduring my poorly written drivel, I must study your plethora of amazing posts in the hope that someday, I can match your literary brilliance.Or maybe not.
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