So I'm in an unfamiliar city and there is construction all over the friggin place. I had just left my hotel with 3 friends (I was driving) and we were out looking for a liquor store or a gas station to buy a case or so of beer. This place was a virtual ghost town with probably 5 vehicles within sight in any direction. Well I get to the intersection and turn right (heading east). Cruised down for about 2 blocks and realized it was the downtown area and no gas station would be there. So I swing a wide U-turn in the middle of the road.
I am now going back the way I came (heading west) when I go about 3 blocks and meet a cop who immediately swings a U-turn around behind me. He follows for maybe 1 block and flips on his lights. I pull over, keep my hands on the wheel (in plain sight) and act calm.
The cop walks up and says "Please tell me you haven't been drinking". I say "Nope". He says, "Please tell me you are from out of town". I say "Yep, just staying one night". He says "Good, b/c you just went the wrong way down a one way street back there after you pulled an illegal U-turn". I said "Seriously?". He says, "I don't want to give a ticket on Thanksgiving. I just want to get to my favorite hang out and have another cup of coffee. Drive carefully".
I am now going back the way I came (heading west) when I go about 3 blocks and meet a cop who immediately swings a U-turn around behind me. He follows for maybe 1 block and flips on his lights. I pull over, keep my hands on the wheel (in plain sight) and act calm.
The cop walks up and says "Please tell me you haven't been drinking". I say "Nope". He says, "Please tell me you are from out of town". I say "Yep, just staying one night". He says "Good, b/c you just went the wrong way down a one way street back there after you pulled an illegal U-turn". I said "Seriously?". He says, "I don't want to give a ticket on Thanksgiving. I just want to get to my favorite hang out and have another cup of coffee. Drive carefully".
