Having received my first speeding ticket a few months ago, I’m sitting here taking a defensive driving course to have it expunged from my record, and lower my insurance rates at the same time. The state requires I sit here for a total of six hours reading a booklet, and watching videos that look like they were produced in the early 80’s.

Sure, learning about the possible consequences of drunk driving or reckless driving is all fine and dandy, but couldn’t they at least update their material? I’m pretty sure I won’t be driving a station wagon while wearing leg warmers at dangerous speeds anytime soon.

Bah, but perhaps I’m just bitter about the fact that I was clocked going 4 mph over the posted limit, which is still considered speeding mind you, but having had a clean driving record, and safe/clear driving conditions, I would have hoped to have gotten only a warning. Alas, no such luck!

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