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DS speeding

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Tilllly · 18/09/2023 07:23

Twat that he is got pulled over doing 50 in a 40. Sat in back of police car etc
So now he'll have 9 points - already done a speed awareness course

Told us in the family chat and he and DH were all laddish about it and joking he'll have to get a bike if he's caught again

I wasn't. I told him he wasn't "unlucky" he was reckless. That if he killed or injured someone, he'd go to prison. He'd lose his job, home, everything
I reminded him of a little girl killed locally in the summer by a speeding driver
I said he was arrogant thinking his time was more important than the safety of pedestrians and other drivers- speed limits are there for this reason

Hes sulking and DH said I've over reacted

I don't think I have. This isn't a one off. He'd 30 years old and a medic. It's inexcusable

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Mistressanne · 18/09/2023 07:30

Mangotango39 · 18/09/2023 07:26

Back of a police car for 50 in a 40???? Really?? This seems extreme.

I am not saying speeding is good thing but that doesn't seem right.
anyway, I don't think you can control him if he's 30 years old and he'll have to live with consequences of his own making.

The police came to my ds’s house because someone reported his car speeding through the village.
They gave him a dressing down and he’s driven sensibly since.

Mistressanne · 18/09/2023 07:27

Of course you haven’t overreacted.
Your dh is an idiot too.

And your ds sulking is because he knows you’re right so that’s a good thing.

Mangotango39 · 18/09/2023 07:26

Back of a police car for 50 in a 40???? Really?? This seems extreme.

I am not saying speeding is good thing but that doesn't seem right.
anyway, I don't think you can control him if he's 30 years old and he'll have to live with consequences of his own making.

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