Car, Court, Ankle, Hockey

[wook77]

Many thanks for your good wishes yesterday, I needed them this morning!

This hearing was regarding the December 5th accident when a driver from a local transport company decided to make an unsafe lane change, cut me off and then slam on his brakes on a green arrow. Considering he was so close to me that I couldn't even see his license plate, there was no way for me to stop and, thus, I hit him, totalling my poor poor Eclipse.

Anyway, so the cop shows up and asks what happens. He spent about a minute talking to me before spending 10 minutes talking to the other officer that showed up about how she was getting off shift in 9 minutes and how she wasn't "doing no damned paperwork". He proceeded to then spend about 15 minutes talking to the other driver, at one point saying "women drivers, what can you do?". (yeah, he went there)

Then he cited me for failure to control my vehicle to avoid an accident. Which, bullshit. So I went to court at the beginning of January to have a hearing to determine if I could have a hearing (yeah, you read that right). It was deemed allowable and today was the hearing. The officer showed up and started waving about his giant cock of doom with a bunch of "in my 25 years of experience" and "statistics point to". So then the judge asked me about my side. I asked for the video tape from the camera at the intersection. Turns out that the cameras have never been turned on and will not be turned on in the foreseeable future.

Anywhhoooo, I told the judge what happened, mentioning that the other driver crossed a giant divider that should've functioned the same as a concrete divider Gandalf-style "YOU SHALL NOT PASS". Judge asked me if I mentioned this to the police officer and I told her that he'd spoken to me for less than a minute before doing the citation. She asked him about the investigation and then, before I could say anything else (ie, BULLSHIT on his investigation. He didn't do ANYTHING he said he did), she said she was ready for her ruling.

Not only did she dismiss the charge but she also cautioned the police officer to do a more thorough investigation in the future before wasting the court's time. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D AND I didn't even have to tell her about his "women drivers" comment! So all charges dropped and my insurance will not go up as this is not a chargeable offense to me as the court officially decided on that. :D

Still, I'll be driving like grandma as soon as I get my car back. I have a feeling, from his infantile reaction to the ending (he slammed his hand against the table and the swiped his papers off the desk before stomping to the door), that he'll be looking for me.

Under the cut is a picture of my poor car :(




lol at the PA inspection sticker still on my car, 7 years later...


And since it's been requested - under this next cut is an x-ray picture of my ankle with the pins in it. Considering I faint at the sight of blood, I have to say that this isn't all that gruesome.




So yeah. Today wasn't a bad day. Plus, it was super productive if just because I wore heels for about an hour and a half today. It was AMAZING even if it hurt eventually.

I just wish it wasn't so cold. My ankle aches so bad with the cold. It topped out at 34 today here in AZ. No thank you.

Who else watched the Penguins game tonight?! Dude. Brett Johnson is my hero! I ♥ him so much. Freaking goalie fight, man. It was literally two hits - Johnson hitting DiPietro and then DiPietro hitting the ground. AHAHAHA AWESOME

ETA: It's already on youtube God I love the age of the internet. I could watch that all night.

Comments

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

I missed your post last night but congratulations! I'm so glad this nonsense is behind you. God, that cop sounds like an ass (and my brother is a police officer so i tend to be pretty protective of them).

Your poor car. I was hit by a drunk driver years ago and my car looked quite similar. :((

Take care, okay?!

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

also, i was going to go look for the clip because i wasn't watching the game when i saw you posted it. that's freaking awesome! ;)

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Inorite?! I love the Pens normally but omg, GOALIE FIGHT! First one in 4 years. DiPietro looks like a little kid next to Brett Johnson. Dude is BIG plus he studied under Barasso who was one fighting-inclined goalie. He's not going to take shit. The reaction of the bench makes the fight, too. OMG. sd;lfkja;sldfj SO MUCH LOVE FOR THE PENS!

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Thank you thank you thank you!

The cop really was an ass. He was very dismissive at the site(to the point that I basically had to hold my sister back from smacking him with his condescending bullshit). In court, he was just as bad, going on about how there were no outside factors that led to the accident. He really made it sound like the other guy was just driving along and I randomly decided to pick on him and make him late to his pick up.

I get you on the law enforcement thing. My cousin is a border patrol agent and all of my siblings and cousins are in the military/getting out to be police officers. My uncles are all police officers in NYC. But dude, this guy was above and beyond on the douchebagness.

Thankfully, now that I have the salvage title, my car will look brand new again! The only damage is exactly what you see. They totalled my car for two headlights, a hood and one fender kit. Fuckers.

<3 Will do and you too! ♥ ♥♥♥♥

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

God, he sounds like such a jerk. Guys like him give the good cops a bad name. :( I'm sure he thought all his condescending drivel was completely appropriate. Glad your court appearance put him in his place a bit, though he doesn't really sound like he got it.

My brother was Army and then moved into the Boston police force. I'm a little proud of him. ;)

Oh! That doesn't sound bad at all. Mine was completely, utterly trashed. :(

Shall try! ♥!

[wook77.livejournal.com]

He really does. The cop for the 12/13 accident (the one where I broke my ankle and stuff) is another waste of space. His entire investigation notes are, and I quote it in its entirety: "both parties claim green light".

WUT

Hee, that's how my uncles did it, too. Military right into police. I'm sure you are proud of him and he sounds rather awesome:D

:(:(:( The rental car was trashed and in pieces. It took an hour to clean up after my accident on the 13th. It was so bad and at a major intersection, the one right outside the border patrol headquarters and the air force base here.

[abigail89.livejournal.com]

Right on! Power to the people! *fist pump* And woo-hoo for a judge who can smell of pile of poo.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Thanks! <3<3<3

I was really glad to get the judge I did. The other one looked sort of like a DB. She was AWESOME :D

[secretsolitaire.livejournal.com]

Yay, glad things worked out for you! But do be careful. *hugs*

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And yeah, you should see how I'm driving right now - not at all with my normal attitude... the one that definitely matches my type of car. I normally drive fast and I'm all about the speed limit right now. Which feels weird but at least I'm careful.

*hugs back*

[iamshadow.livejournal.com]

So, his giant cock of doom turned out to be tiny, flaccid and not as advertised?

[wook77.livejournal.com]

LOL YES

Then again, he's obviously been waving it around for twenty five years so maybe it's just tired?

[iamshadow.livejournal.com]

Maybe he's just waiting for someone, finally, to be impressed by it?

WAIT LONGER, DUDE.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

LOL INORITE?!

I am definitely not impressed. What a douchebag.

[iamshadow.livejournal.com]

You retain the moral superiority! And without having to wave your boobs or vag about.

[shygryf.livejournal.com]

aww *gentle hugs*

I am glad things worked out as well as they did.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

<3 Thanks!

We need lunch again, soon!

[shygryf.livejournal.com]

agreed! I am free every day next week except thursday.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Um... Wed is bad for me. What about Tuesday?

[shygryf.livejournal.com]

Tuesday's good. what time is best for you?

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Good for you, stickin' it to the man! And you know, maybe next time he WILL do a better job of investigating. What an asshat.

Your poor car and ankle!

I missed the game! I'll catch highlights on the NHL channel, however. But, poor Dippy! He's a gorgeous hunk of goalie; hope his pretty face didn't take a beating. Heh.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

:D Yeah, maybe. But, honestly? Then again, pigs may fly.

The game was amazing and omg poor Malkin :(:(:(:(:( He's mah fave, him and his ickle squishy face.

He really is gorgeous but, damn, he can't fight worth shit.

[katmarajade.livejournal.com]

WOO!! I love your judge! :D So glad she could recognize a ridiculous charge when she saw it. YES! I'm glad your ankle is starting to feel better.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Inorite. AWESOME JUDGE IS AWESOME

<3<3 It is! I have my follow up next week so hopefully the doctor clears me for full duty. :D

[lurkitty.livejournal.com]

Most excellent news!! *hugs*

I hear you about the cold weather aches. It may only be a mild 27F here in Oregon, but my knees are protesting vehemently. I love Oregon because the weather very rarely goes to extremes. I briefly entertained the notion of moving to Maryland late last year (there was a good job there), but I don't think I could adjust to the weather there.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Yeah, dude, this is just ridiculous. I already had a knee ache when it got cold but this is a deep bone ache and I really do not like it. I cannot imagine this for years to come.

I thought about moving to Pittsburgh for a bit. I had a great job offer but, in the end, the cold was just too much for me. I cannot face snow, especially somewhere as snowy and wintery as Pittsburgh.

[starlitshore.livejournal.com]

YAY for taking down that dickhead cop! I love lady judges. ♥

Boo at the car and the ankle. Both look painful.

LOL AT THE FIGHT. DiPietro must be pretty embarrassed. One hit? Shaaaaaame.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Me too! I was sitting in the waiting room hoping for the lady judge cause the dude one looked like a dick and the lady one at least looked like she would listen.

DiPetro HAS to be ashamed. Dude. Such a hilarious fight! I loved how Johnson was all "I'm out? Seeeeee YA" and left. LMFAO. I love him so much.

[starlitshore.livejournal.com]

And your wish was granted! You deserve for something good to happen. FINALLY.

lol And he looked so smug. XD

[syredronning.livejournal.com]

What a story. Glad you won, and wishing you a speedy recovery!

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Danke! It was a very interesting experience. One I hope I never experience again.

<3 Thanks so much!

[karaz.livejournal.com]

Wow, that police officer is special snowflake - I feel bad for whoever lives with him. Considering how long it took the judge to figure that out, I have to wonder if she hasn't seen this idiot in her court before.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

He really really is. Such an asshole.

I'm thinking so. Our station is really small. It has like 6 officers in it. The day I had my pre-trial trial, there were 15 people getting pre-trial trials and ALL of them were for traffic violations. My town used to be so freaking huge on building and once the building permits dried up, the town started insisting that the police bring in more revenue to keep their jobs. So lots of bogus tickets. I know that the one kid that works with me at Fry's got a ticket for a mile an hour over the speed limit.

Then again, there was the dude at the window next to mine that was there for a criminal speeding ticket AND no insurance. His no insurance fine was 950 bucks unless he got proof of insurance before his criminal case for the speeding and then it would drop to 130ish. His criminal speeding ticket was another 500 bucks. He was going 80 in a 35 zone. JESUS WTF but dude, for the 820 bucks difference in the insurance fines? He could've paid for my entire year's worth of WELL beyond state minimum insurance. Why do people drive without insurance?

Another kid was in there for 4 above the speed limit. Because he was on his learner's permit, the police tossed the book at him. So I coached him a bit, telling him that he should ask about how he was clocked and when the last time they performed a calibration on it. He had no idea about any of it. Turns out that the last time the police station down here had calibrated their equipment was over two years ago. Kid got off, which was nice.

I just don't get the podunk mentality. I think the judge(s) is/are sick of it, tbh. That shit seems to happen every day, if my limited experience is anything to go by.