I was driving Colter to school this morning in my pajamas, about five minutes away with 15 minutes before the first bell rang, when I was pulled over for speeding. Now, I know it's the first week of school. And I know (now) that I was going 33 in a 15 mph school zone. And I'm totally in favor of children living through the experience of crossing the street.
However...
This was one of many speed traps set up, and at this particular speed trap stood a reporter and photographer from a local television station, recording fools like me for broadcast.
Not looking happy.
After receiving my citation for $114.50 ("violation of traffic control device" will also get me four points on my insurance unless I take the driving course), I dropped off Colter -- right on time -- and was sloooooowly moving forward in the line of cars leaving when the safety patrol adults and kids waved me on as if to hurry me up. As soon as I accelerated a little, I heard one of them yell, "Slow down!"
MAKE UP YOUR MIND, PEOPLE.
Until this morning I was pretty sure speeding was considered part of my right to the pursuit of happiness.
"He's already back to school????" was my first thought too. I'm so sorry you had such a lousy morning - did you end up on TV?
Posted by: Cathy | August 06, 2005 at 11:09 AM
Wowsa...good morning to you, eh?
Posted by: *AGK* | August 05, 2005 at 05:41 PM
So...didja see yourself on TV at least???
Seriously, I'm sorry you got caught. I know my own days are numbered, as I still drive like I did in NJ.
Posted by: Julie | August 05, 2005 at 04:56 PM
He's already in school?! Yikes! We don't start until the 18th, and I thought that was bad.
My husband got stopped in a speed trap town last spring with our son in the truck with him. They were coming home from a church camp event, and all of the other church camp folks passed him by. He was quite the story the next day in church.
Posted by: Michele | August 05, 2005 at 04:50 PM
Tough break. I don't know which is worse - the $114.00 or the 4 points.
Cas
Posted by: cassie-b | August 05, 2005 at 02:14 PM
Sorry you got nabbed. Nothing like being made an example of . . .
School starts so soon for you guys!
Posted by: Philip | August 05, 2005 at 10:45 AM
Man!! What a morning for you!! Starts like that usually keep me flustered for a while. Hope all goes well from here on out. Have a good rest of your day!!
Posted by: DeeJay | August 05, 2005 at 09:46 AM