December 2005 Archives

Got a traffic ticket?... Been there, done that.

Here's one way that we learned, firsthand, to beat a speeding ticket!

As mentioned earlier, Jim got his umpteenth speeding ticket over the Thanksgiving holiday. (You may recall the numerous instances in which I have berated him on this website for his careless driving and repeated speeding tickets.)

Now, I have a new twist to the story:
Jim was able to talk his way OUT of this speeding ticket. Here's how...

Have you ever been stopped for a traffic violation on a holiday?

If so, was the police officer that stopped you cordial and willing to hear what you had to say? Or was the cop somewhat brash and matter-of-fact with you?

Based on the fact that Jim and I have each received a ticket on Thanksgiving, you might want to be EXTRA cautious when driving during the holidays... especially Thanksgiving!

My guess is since they're not at all happy about having to work on a holiday, so they're ticket-happy instead.

Case in point:

I got pulled over on Thanksgiving morning several years ago -- en route from Orlando to Tampa to celebrate the holiday with my relatives.

Wait til you hear what I was charged with!...

My mom and brother have donated cars to charity before.

From their experience, I learned a few things about the process.

The biggest thing I learned: It's so quick and simple!

Here's how to donate a car to the charity of your choice...