I got a speeding ticket on Friday. I was going 51 in a 35-mile zone, according to the officer (along with everybody else; but I was in the front of the group, in the slow lane!).
It is my first speeding ticket ever. No, I'm not an unusually slow driver. I've been living in France.
I was surprised what a big deal it is. I had thought I'd have to pay a fine, and that would be it. But no. Apparently traffic school is part of my future if I don't want my insurance premiums raised.
"Don't worry about traffic school," said my cousin. "Everyone goes. It's kind of fun, you meet all kinds of people. Most of the teachers are actually stand-up comedians."
Ah, traffic school. I didn't get a stand-up comedian as a teacher, but then again I was on the East Coast. Officer Reid was pretty hard core but gave us tips on how not to tick off the next officer (or trooper) to pull us over. Have fun, and good luck staying awake!
Posted by: Pardon_My_French | 30 July 2007 at 16:12
Ha ha ha - imagine a traffic school in France! The roads would be empty of all drivers as everyone would be in 'school'.
16 over the limit is hardly worth raising an eyebrow anyway - they are MAD.
Posted by: Wendz | 30 July 2007 at 17:29