Wrongfully Accused

STUDIO 48 – Have you ever been pulled over by a member of local law enforcement for something that you totally didn’t do? Well, I am now on the list of people who have been wrongfully accused. On the way back to the Classic City this afternoon, I was pulled over for running a stop sign.
Let me paint the picture for you: I was approaching the intersection with plans to turn right. I noticed that there was a stop sign, but not for right turns... only a yield. I slowed down and checked to make sure that it was clear and then proceeded with my right turn. I noticed the cop on my left as I made the turn and thought nothing of it until he pulled a u-eee and turned on the blue lights. I pulled over and waited for him to approach my vehicle. Let me stress that I was completely respectful and not one bit sarcastic throughout our entire encounter. He asked me if I was aware that I had run a stop sign at the intersection. I responded with, “No sir, I didn’t know that you had to stop at that intersection to make a right turn. I though it was only a yield.” I could tell that he knew that he had made a mistake by the sheepish look now in his eye. He apologized and I shook his hand and the traumatic ordeal was over.
I’m not upset or anything, but let me ask you this: If we have to pay a fine, or serve a suspension, or punishment of some sort when a police officer catches us for breaking the law (even a traffic law), how come the officer does not have to pay me some money when he makes a wrongful accusation against me? If I have to fork over part of my bank account when I get caught in the wrong, then I think I should get to pad my bank account when I have to waist ten minutes getting pulled over for a something bogus. And I think the money should come from the young desperado cop’s own pocket. Just a thought.....