Speeding Ticket

So I drink a lot. Actually, that is probably an under statement.

I also sometimes drive, while in this state. Actually, that is probably an under statement as well.

Schrump is coming to town... Kinzey-poo is going to be out... Shoerack is in, and hell, it's Friday, why not go play some Golden Tee with the boys and have some beers!

Of course, being the responsible adult that I am, I tell a few people that under NO CONDITION am I to drive out of that bar. I got a hotel room about a mile down the road, and I am to be driven there by someone, ANYONE.

Being the good friends they are, at almost 2am I am driving to the hotel. I am not quiet sure, but there were quiet a few rounds of Jaeger-bombs thrown in there with all of the Heinekens I put down. The tab is actually fairly low, about $130, for about 6 hours of drinks, that is NOTHING! Toss a tip on there, and I am on my way.

The best thing to do in this situation is drive as fast as humanly possible to get from point A to point B. I mean come on, the less time I am on the road, the less chance of anything bad happening. WRONG. About 50 yards from the hotel, I see bright reds and blues... At this point I am a bit nervous, but hell... a free night in a cell is pretty comparable to the night at the hotel :)


-Do you know why I stoped you?
-Probably speeding
-Yeah, you were going 61 in a 35... I wasn't even clocking, just doing paperwork... but you set it off hard.
-I was on the phone, not paying attention
-Have you been drinking
-Yeah, a little
-What's a little
-Maybe 3 or 4 beers in the last 4-5 hours
-License and Registration

-You live in Chicago, is that where you going?
-No, actually I have a hotel room right here and I am just trying to get there.

At this point, There is not much I can do but wait

-Here's your speeding ticket [blah blah blah explanation], you get all that?
-Yes officer
-Now I'm going to wait here and watch you go into that hotel
-Actually officer, I have a bond card, can I have my license back?
-Oh, you've done this before, huh

-Here you go... now be carefull making that turn.

I was very careful... and he did wait.

I am the luckiest person alive. From a DUI to a speeding!

This guy was great, and if I didn't think he could get in trouble, I would post name/badge/location. What is the point of him arresting me? More paperwork... helps no one. I am not driving home, but being responsible and getting a room. 'To protect and serve' isn't that right? He is a shining example!