Stretching 6 lines wide the highway in the heart of Atlanta Georgia is
both confusing and extremely busy. With speeds reaching up to 70mph, the
Atlanta highway can nerve wrecking for even the most skilled and
experienced drivers.
"I clocked you at 73" says the officer.
"I'm sorry officer i am not from around here i was just moving with the
flow of traffic i am kind of lost to be honest" I said. "I am only 3
over the speed limit though can't you just let me go?" I asked.
"3 over?.."the officer says. "Your are 23 over, the speed limit is 50mph right here" the officer sarcastically says.
"What?" I say to him, "It was 70mph the last time i looked, it is a 6
lane highway? Your are telling me it turns into 50 randomly?" I blurt
out.
"Yes it does" The cop rudely snaps back.
Out of all of the cities to speed in, i chose the wrong city. In
Atlanta, GA anything over 20mph is called "Super Speeder" which is in a
category all its own. Breaking the news to my Dad was honestly the worst
part..
"Are you #$%#$% kidding me Austin?" My dad yells at me. "You are telling
me that you had no idea that the speed limit changed? You are going to
pay every penny of this ticket and not to mention the extra money it
will cost me a month in insurance fees that YOU WILL PAY" My dad
screaming.
$550 later, 8 hours of defensive driving class, and non stop lectures
from my parents, I survived my one and only ticket as a teenager. I
still remember my Dad's words over 2 years later because it was the most
pissed off i had ever seen him (Almost). The cop who gave me the ticket
will be stuck in my head for probably the rest of my life. "Over
weight, Balding, jet black hair" and looked like the guy from "Tommy
Boy" (minus the black hair).
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