I was on Lowell in la Crescenta at 5:15 AM yesterday morning with the top down, headed for the 210. I sped up to beat the light on Honolulu. I was probably going 20 mph over the speed limit. Suddenly, a cop makes a hard, fast u turn, turns on his lights and siren, and gets behind me. I pull over and stop. He sits in his car for the longest time. I'm thinking "WTF is this?" He finally gets out, walks up to me on the passenger side, and shines his flashlight on me and my car interior. He doesn't even look 21. He says "I stopped you for your speed. I know you were trying to beat the light. You must be freezing cold." I reply "Nah, I'm just going to the gym." He says "May I see your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance?" I pull out my wallet, get out my license, and dig around for the other stuff. He says "Just let me see your license." He looks at it and says "I'm gonna let you go this time, George. You've had a rough week already. (I was wearing a USC cap: Rose Bowl.) Have a nice day." Kind of a strange experience.

 

I guess I should get some Raiders memorabilia...

 

Close call there George.

I'd have sent you to jail

 

You're all heart, Rich.

 

So they say.

Just so you know, my reason wouldn't have been the speed, rather the fact you were awake that early.

 

Illegal non use of rapid eye movement (aka REM time) before 5:30 AM.

 

Incorrect usage of time for sleeping.

 

It sounds like you also got off since he had no idea of your actual speed...

 

I asked Mrs. Raptor "Did you hear a siren just after I left for the gym this morning?" She replied "Yeah, I was wondering what you did."

 

I'm usually on the way to work @ 5:30am. Traffic is already ed!