And then you sold the car. Cheaper now... no insurance, no gas, no tickets.... no accidents either. Good choice. Instead of the diligent cop, there could have been a crazy driving 120mph right into the side of your car. Wouldn'a seen him either. Uh oh.
Oooh yes! Only a matter of time. I slid in, under the radar a couple of times, myself. But, as life lessons happen, I got a ticket one day. Embarrassing, and long overdue. I’m a much better driver for it.
I'm sure that cop was lying in wait for notorious scofflaws like Sharron. Honestly, it seems so petty.
Don't feel too bad, someday, I'll tell you the story of the day I had TWO (minor) crashes, both my fault, within hours of each other. I was seventeen, I almost gave up driving!
Boulevard Hesitation is good. I always called them rolling stops. That's what the cop told me I did. He let me go with a warning which I have heeded almost a lot of times.
Oh no! At least he only gave a warning. I try not to use rolling stops, but sometimes it happens subconsciously. I’m sure sooner or later they’ll get most of us. 😅
BUMMER -You have no idea how close I mimicked part A of your story - this past Wednesday at 8:45 pm I did exactly the same thing in THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE in a town with a whoppin population of 1800 people and I was noticing how I didn't see a single car anywhere- until I saw the cop car pull out of nowhere. He also gave me a warning.
I can't judge you for your part B, since I haven't gone back to the same intersection. Thank you for reinforcing my malfeasance, however.
My libertarian bells and gongs are clanging so loud my head is ready to explode. There's a cop who is either right out of the academy or one of those "I'm gonna clean up this town" morons. You were diligent with your checking for traffic, etc. He was probably assigned that corner as a punishment for being over-eager to fill up his ticket book. AND he was probably Phishing! Did he blatantly look in your backseat and glance around your dashboard? (therethere, sue, simmer down)
And then you sold the car. Cheaper now... no insurance, no gas, no tickets.... no accidents either. Good choice. Instead of the diligent cop, there could have been a crazy driving 120mph right into the side of your car. Wouldn'a seen him either. Uh oh.
Yep!
Oooh yes! Only a matter of time. I slid in, under the radar a couple of times, myself. But, as life lessons happen, I got a ticket one day. Embarrassing, and long overdue. I’m a much better driver for it.
Expensive lessons, but could have been worse!
I'm sure that cop was lying in wait for notorious scofflaws like Sharron. Honestly, it seems so petty.
Don't feel too bad, someday, I'll tell you the story of the day I had TWO (minor) crashes, both my fault, within hours of each other. I was seventeen, I almost gave up driving!
Oh, I sure do want to hear THAT tale. Misery loves company... ha ha
So, you fortunately survived TWO wake-up calls to stop acting your age.
Right, Mark! Close calls. Phew!
Ha!! No "Hollywood stops" for you, Sharron! First time I've heard them called Hollywood stops.
Also known out here as the Boulevard Hesitation. Sloppy driving.
Boulevard Hesitation is good. I always called them rolling stops. That's what the cop told me I did. He let me go with a warning which I have heeded almost a lot of times.
Almost is good!
.. sigh.. there’s a dirt simple ‘mental tool’ - easily self installed .. & 100 % EFFECTIVE re that foolish HABIT
Last time you decided Not To Put Palm of Your Hand on an Oven Burner Glowing RED ?
.. that’s a ‘simple mental tool’ as well.. & akin to ‘agreeing with yourself - to come to a full stop Every Time.. WITHOUT FAIL
Yes, indeed. I have paid my last fine.
I’d say California jelly roll took a bite out of your wallet. Lessons repeated but what did you learn?
I learned I do not like to donate money to the SCPD.
This is funny and human! I picture a friendship developing between you and the cop if it happens a third time 🤗 (which it won’t, I’m sure😅)
No third time, no friendship, but thanks for trying to make me feel better.
Good lesson, for sure!🙃
Well, yes, especially when loss of grocery money is involved.
Terrific, Sharron! And learned something)as usual): a Hollywood stop! As if… 😃
Also known as a California Roll or Boulevard Hesitation. Common out here on the left coast. But I know there is a Chicago Stop, too. Same thing.
A “Hollywood stop” — love that! 😆 People sometimes throw around the phrase “no cop no stop” around here.
Yes! I forgot that one. Must be a common misdemeanor!
That works until it doesn't work - as in this past week when one cop appearing out of nowhere nabbed me - same rolling stop thing.
ADDENDUM - my cop showed me some mercy and only gave me a warning. I hope to not repeat the practice to test him.
Oh, the effrontery of it all. How much will THAT cost you??
Oh no! At least he only gave a warning. I try not to use rolling stops, but sometimes it happens subconsciously. I’m sure sooner or later they’ll get most of us. 😅
BUMMER -You have no idea how close I mimicked part A of your story - this past Wednesday at 8:45 pm I did exactly the same thing in THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE in a town with a whoppin population of 1800 people and I was noticing how I didn't see a single car anywhere- until I saw the cop car pull out of nowhere. He also gave me a warning.
I can't judge you for your part B, since I haven't gone back to the same intersection. Thank you for reinforcing my malfeasance, however.
The nerve of those guys! Still... law enforcement in a town of 1800 must get a little tedious...
That's exactly what I was thinking.
My libertarian bells and gongs are clanging so loud my head is ready to explode. There's a cop who is either right out of the academy or one of those "I'm gonna clean up this town" morons. You were diligent with your checking for traffic, etc. He was probably assigned that corner as a punishment for being over-eager to fill up his ticket book. AND he was probably Phishing! Did he blatantly look in your backseat and glance around your dashboard? (therethere, sue, simmer down)
Breathe, Sue, breathe. It is all good. I am over it. On the other hand, getting riled might be the best cardio workout you got today...
LOL! You're right! With my body, indignance is the best exercise.
And when there is not enough indignance for cardio, one can always count on orgasm (and, no,I did not say that)
hahahahahaha! At least not out loud!
My dad drove this way all the time. A "Corner Cruiser". Even cop warnings didn't stop him. Thanks for the fun memories of driving with him.
A corner cruiser! That's is a new one to me. Yep, me and your dad. I only had to pay once to learn my lesson. But your dd - he was a man of principle!
All this goes away when the robot cars take over.
Should be thrilling! I'm taking the metro bus now. Heaven knows what that will be like. BTW -I loved the new pictures you sent us this week.
You see, I took your request!
Uh-oh, Sharron! 🫣😘
Whoops! Hopefully it doesn't happen again. All too easy to do, of course. But, a fine is better than an accident.
Thanks, Nathan. Yes. Lesson learned!