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I just got pulled over for doing 32 in a 30

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dialdrunkforyou · 17/01/2026 13:02

I’m shaking as I write this. I just drove out to walk the dogs and on my way back a police car pulled me over. I was doing 32 in a 30 and he said I was “lucky” that he’s not choosing to prosecute me over this.

AIBU or is this total overkill? It’s a dry sunny day, the roads are relatively quiet and I wasn’t driving erratically.

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Tighteningmybelt · 17/01/2026 13:04

You’d be shaking more if you hit someone and got done for dangerous driving. Just stick to 30 no matter how crazy it seems

LaurieFairyCake · 17/01/2026 13:04

But if it’s dry and sunny and roads quiet how did your speed creep up?

DesperatelySeekingHelp · 17/01/2026 13:04

Definitely overkill in my opinion.

dialdrunkforyou · 17/01/2026 13:04

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 17/01/2026 13:03

The speed limit is there for a reason, not for LOLs.

I’m aware. But it’s a human mistake to stray a couple of MPH over, surely? It’s not like I was doing 45!

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TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 17/01/2026 13:03

The speed limit is there for a reason, not for LOLs.