Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Turning a Traffic Violation into a Smile


--by joyjoy, posted Jun 4, 2008

I know we have all done this at some point or read of people who have - but this story still makes me smile.

I am very bad at wearing my seatbelt.  I was at a traffic light when a police man pulled up next to me.  As we proceeded through the light, he got behind me and followed me into the drive thru as  I was going to get breakfast.  I was sure he was going to give me a ticket for not wearing my seatbelt.  But, it appeared that he was just there to order food. 

I ordered my food and then thought I would pay for him.  As I pulled forward to pick up my food and he realized I had paid for him, he got on his loudspeaker from inside the police car and said, "Thank you and have a great day!  Please buckle up."  

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Spring wrote: I dont always like to wear my seat belt, but I do more so just because "it's the law",- than for safty.
I enjoyed your story of kindness towards this officer, and found a great rolling laugh from it.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing the inspirational idea- Spring
twilightgecko wrote: i love this story!!!
lmil1954 wrote: That is a wonderful fun story. Good for you. Keep up the good work. Please wear your seatbelt sweetheart. We care about you. LindaM:)
brighteyes wrote: LOVE it....he had me chuckling...the loudspeaker no less and GLAD he reminding you to buckle up and no ticket...also kind of you to pay for him....great story!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is a great story, thanks for sharing! Every little kindness matters, no matter who the recipient is!
lOVEBUG wrote: It was a great story, this policeman has good manners. He knows how to say please
katlampi wrote: Hahahah!! You are right -- this is certainly a different take on the usual drive-thru kindness. How nice of the officer not to write you up, and how nice of you to buy him lunch!! :)
JuneBug wrote: You were lucky! Next time BE SURE TO BUCKLE UP!!!!! We want you back here to tell more stories! :] Love, Mom
perseverance wrote: pl thank the Heavens and wear them every time.You can never take a chance in life and that too with your life.Pl take care next time and every time
warmth wrote: very sweet of u and also of the policeman to reciprocate ur deed. :)

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