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I'm sick of paying for things because my car is bigger.

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Old 09-21-2010, 06:30 PM
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Default I'm sick of paying for things because my car is bigger.

I recently got into what should have been a fender bender in my school parking lot. I was pulling out of my space, and some girl flying through the parking lot slammed into me and pushed me into the car next to me. I realize that I have some fault because I did not see her when I pulled out, but she was going at least 30 in a marked 15. She hit my front bumper, which destroyed he car, and my flares caught the car next to me. When the officer arrived, he said that it looked like it was her fault for speeding, but because it was private property he had no jurisdiction. I ended up having to pay for everyone's cars because the insurance said that there was no proof she was speeding, and if I had not put my bumper on it would have "absorbed the shock" slightly hurting her car and not pushing me into the next. everyone who whitnessed it said she was speeding, even the person parked next to me. It just sucks that because I enjoy driving a jeep that I am now out 5k.
Old 09-21-2010, 06:33 PM
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Look on the bright side - Size DOES matter.

Sorry for all the trouble.
Old 09-21-2010, 06:43 PM
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Wow, that sucks. Sometimes life just isn't fair. I hope the rest of your week turns out better.

Oh, and I hope nobody gives you crap about calling your Jeep a car.
Old 09-21-2010, 06:49 PM
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Screw that.....if you have many witnesses that say she was speeding, I'd take her to court. It was her fault not yours. You shouldn't have to pay for anything...!!!
Old 09-21-2010, 06:50 PM
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another kitty down.

Old 09-21-2010, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tvan93
A few months ago I got a ticket for passing a stopped school bus. I realize this was terrible and I very well should have gotten a ticket.
I as well got a ticket going barely over the speed limit, and with the flow of traffic.
Sounds to me like you need to learn how to drive and quit blaming cops or your Jeep for your misfortunes.
Old 09-21-2010, 06:55 PM
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I am confused, what were you driving? I would get a Jeep, especially the 2DR that are not for long.
Old 09-21-2010, 06:57 PM
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I feel sorry for you.
the rules in your country just not fair!
in Canada, officer can't say "private property I have no jurisdiction"
and - "everyone who witness it said she was speeding"
in Canada one testimony is a solid evidence.

at least, no one got hurt...
Old 09-21-2010, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by A.R.X-D
at least, no one got hurt...
But what about the kittens?

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See what I mean? You called it a car and now everyone is confused as to what in the hell you were driving and there's dead kittens everywhere!
MASS HYSTERIA!


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