🎭 Ticket Challenges: A Parade of Excuses So Bad, They're Good

We all know that Traffic court is basically local theater with terrible scripts. Every week, someone tries their luck with an excuse thats either novel or been tried many times, you wonder if we’re hosting auditions for “Law & Disorder: Traffic Court Edition.”

We’ve gathered a few choice gems. None of these worked, obviously—but they did leave a lasting impression.

🧃 “I Was Reaching for the Juice Box!”

Ah yes, the sacred parenting move. "My kid was melting down, I reached for a juice box, and the car swerved. You try parenting during rush hour." A+ for survival instincts. F- for lane discipline.

🚽 “Snapple Bottle or Side of the Road?”

Desperation meets hydration. "I had to pee. It was either pull over or go in a bottle. I chose dignity." The judge did not find that line of reasoning... relieving.

📱 “My Boss Said I’d Be Fired”

We’re all one email away from a meltdown. "So I sped. I ran the red. The whole thing was to save my job." Your boss might appreciate the hustle. The officer? Not so much.

🕰️ “I Wasn’t Even Awake Yet”

"The ticket says 7:43am? That’s wild. I didn’t leave home till 8." Unless we’re bending time, that’s a nope.

🐸 “I Swerved for a Frog”

A heartfelt nod to amphibian safety. "I saw something hopping. I care about wildlife." We appreciate the compassion. But the court prefers reality.

👴 “My Grandfather Gave Me That Placard”

This one hurts a little. "It was sentimental. I thought it still worked." The badge of honor doesn’t come with legal immunity, sadly.

💬 Got One Better?

If you've got a traffic tale that defies logic—or makes logic cry—send it in. We'll keep it anonymous and feature the best of the worst in the next roundup. Who knows, maybe yours will become a local legend. 🏆