When Being "Green" Doesn't Pay.

So. I got my butt in trouble with another speeding ticket today.

I was out and about with Claire - pushing her past her nap time - so that we could stay out and enjoy the beautiful weather. I am so sick of being in the house all day, you know? So, I was going a tad fast, trying to get home and into bed (and hour late) ... and get pulled over.

I had the worst experience ever.

We have USAA insurance, and have opted to get electronic bills, notices, etc. That includes our insurance cards, too. I pulled out my license and registration and insurance ... and came across my insurance print-out that had expired. I explained to the police officer that we must have had forgotten to print off the new one, but we definitely had insurance, etc.

His words, "Well, I know you are lying because I have USAA and they send me BOTH a card in the mail AND an electronic version." -- He is saying this as Claire is sobbing in the back seat from being over-tired.

He cited me - "With no break on the speed because of your insurance story." If only I had kept looking through the paperwork ... the current/valid version was sitting right there.

I have to go to court to prove I have insurance. Since I'm there, I might fight it. To be accused of lying just floored me. I was (am) so upset. Wayne had the great idea that I should take a screen shot of the option online to opt out of paper and take that to court. I totally am.

If only I had just kept looking ... there it is. Current insurance. The jerk.