I was driving down Ventura Boulevard today when I saw a bicycle coming up in my side view mirror. \u00a0It was going pretty fast and I was a little jealous because he was making better time than I was. \u00a0When I stopped at a red light, he pulled up next to my window and I thought “This guy is NOT trying to make a move on me! \u00a0Could he be a fan who recognized me and wants an autograph? \u00a0Maybe he’s lost and needs directions.” \u00a0Then I saw the badge. He motioned for me to roll down my window. “I’m officer Boyles with the LAPD. \u00a0Can I see your drivers license please?” \u00a0WHAT?? I didn’t do anything! \u00a0Did I cut him off? \u00a0Did I not make a full stop? \u00a0Was I stopped over the pedestrian line? Maybe my plates were expired. “Is there any reason you’re not wearing your seatbelt?” he said. “Damn you!” I said. “I was just going to Whole Foods. I don’t see you strapped onto your bike!” \u00a0Okay, I didn’t say it out loud, but I thought it. – What I said out loud was: “My only reason is stupidity, officer. \u00a0I know I deserve a ticket.” \u00a0Officer Boyles was kind enough to let me off with a warning but I have learned my lesson. \u00a0Whether you wear a seatbelt for safety or to avoid a ticket, you’ve gotta do it. \u00a0What he didn’t see was I had just gotten off the cellphone (also illegal in CA). \u00a0If he had seen that, I’d be blogging from the big house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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