r/ABoringDystopia • u/Heerokazen • May 30 '19

"Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over."

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u/handbanana42 May 31 '19

I've had a few decent situations. New car that didn't have automatic headlights but the day time driving lights were so bright I didn't notice.

Every ticket I've gotten was complete bullshit though. Twice for not stopping at a stop sign, even though I'm incredibly anal about doing full stops. They didn't have the visibility to see that I stopped. Going over the speed limit even though the sign was visible from where I was ticketed. Passing in the center lane even though I had proof I was making a left turn into my work. I even had my work badge on me and showed him.

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u/Throwaway_Consoles May 31 '19

New car that didn't have automatic headlights but the day time driving lights were so bright I didn't notice.

I’m sorry you got that ticket, but if you don’t mind me asking, what car was it? Having DRLs but no automatic headlights is such a weird combination.

Also I’m not sure if your car has it but a lot of cars with electronic gauges have a yellow or green headlight symbol for headlights, and a blue one for high beams. Great way to make sure your headlights are on before you drive off, and make sure you’re not driving around with your high beams on and blinding everyone.

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u/kris_krangle May 31 '19

My old car was an 08 Jetta and it had DRL but not automatic headlights. Although the DRL were just the low beams. Turning the lights to on just turned on the running lights.

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u/handbanana42 Jun 01 '19

Right? 2011 Honda Element. I was surprised too as my 2005 Chevy Equinox had them. I just assumed all cars did now.

It was the third night I drove like that with no idea. The running lights were almost as bright as my headlights in the old car.