Payback

Red-light-running officers, firefighters to pay up, from WFAA.com, a Dallas news station.

I just came across this headline and thought that it rather ironic. Note my previous post. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the article:

"We have had some officers simply on routine patrol running red lights," said Lt. Sally Lannom."
"I'm in a squad car; I can do what I want."
"So, starting April 15, officers and firefighters who improperly run red lights will have to pay a $75 dollar fine."

Unfortunately, this article is from Dallas, so it may be a local rule only. Also, what's with the measly $75 fine? That's a discount of $295 compared to what I paid.

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