I just completed three weeks of what some people call a book tour. Looping through Michigan, Tennessee, and Indiana. I managed to collect one speeding ticket, a whole lot of hotel bills, gasoline charges and days of really mediocre food. I now find myself at home with the time to reflect on what really happened out there.
Lesson learned: If you have an out of state plate on a car and are being handily passed by several cars that are native to that state you will be selected out of all the cars in rush-hour traffic to be awarded a citation.
In this particular state the officer that stops you smiles and reveals to you that due to the fact that he considers you an alien, you are allowed to select one of three self-destructive options. He can impound you and your car until you pay your fine, he can seize your drivers license and they will return it to you by mail after you pay your fine (during which time period you will be operating a motor vehicle illegally in any state), or you can post a roadside bond in any amount, under 1oo dollars, the officer feels is appropriate. My officer felt every remaining bit of paper money in my wallet was appropriate. I moved on to my next signing poorer but wiser. I don't want to mention any names but Michael Moore was wrong. They shouldn't save this state and its economy they should level it or at least deport the people who voted for the representatives who write their traffic laws.
Heading down the road on my next adventure, stay safe.
Allan
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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