So This Happened....
@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
Rupert, Idaho
March 26, 2021 12:42am CST
I was driving home tonight, and there was a police officer following me....so I turned down a street I don't normally go down to get home...but he continued to follow. I turned again....and then his lights went off. I was being pulled over.
Did I do anything wrong? Nope...was not speeding. Not driving crazy...etc.
He had noticed that one of my break lights were not red like they should be.
I am guessing the light bulb just went out. I am hoping that is all at least. Supposed to be easy to fix, but if that is not the issue then I can't.
The mechanic in our family has always been my Grandpa but he is not able to help anymore. So guess I'll try myself, or see if Autozone can help.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Mar 21
Still almost had a panic attack. Just got a warning
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
26 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 I know the feeling...haha!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Mar 21
@kareng sorry to hear that! I was also panicking trying to find the things he asked for (liscense, etc) and couldn't' find the insurance papers...oops. Least I didn't get a ticket for that
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
28 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 Not sure if they will do it or not. My youngest sister works at Autozone and I have never heard of it but they might where you are. I know they help with batteries and things so they might. Not sure.
Our Autozone hasn't helped us with things like that. Yours may though.
We have to keep our insurance card in the vehicle along with the registration. Our insurance company sends us new insurance cards once every 6 months.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
28 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 Yeah. She works there. Hopefully they can help you all. If not, hopefully the videos can show you how. We use Youtube a lot to do things ourselves to save money.
Yeah. Our insurance company send us two cards for each vehicle. One for the car and one to keep in the house. I put the extra one in the file cabinet.
Hope you find your old one or get the new one soon.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
I was mostly panicking because I couldn't find my insurance papers. No clue where they are. I thought they usually just asked for liscense and registration anyways. But yeah, got the part ordered...hoping Autozone can replace it too.
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@wolfgirl569 (105787)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Mar 21
Glad that was all. Autozone here is good and Advance auto also.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
Well me too, I try not to break the rules on the road lol. I have been pulled over 3 other times. Only 1 for speeding though. Autozone has been good to us so far, put in a new battery for us back in 2020. Got the tail-light ordered. Don't think we have advance auto. We have napa auto
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 $100? When I had my taillight fixed it was only a few dollars. I still need to get to Autozone.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
They said they might be able to do it...as long as they don't have to take a bunch of it apart. The way it is damaged I think they should be able to do it. We got the part ordered, and should be here by Wednesday. Not too bad, was $100.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Mar 21
@just4him Well the tail light replacement is $100 yes. Should have ordered it on Amazon though for a lot cheaper. Not sure Autozone will be able to replace it for us anyways. They said maybe they can...just depends. Glad it was only a few dollars for you
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@LindaOHio (177638)
• United States
26 Mar 21
Whew! It's a good thing that he didn't give you a ticket!
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@LindaOHio (177638)
• United States
27 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 Oh my! Then you really did get lucky!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
Yes that is very good...I've gotten 3 in the past lol...so not looking for a 4th.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
26 Mar 21
that is the worst always when the cop is following you. Hopefully he/she didn't give you a ticket
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
He just gave me a warning. We should have it fixed by Wednesday....if they pull us over again...I'll show the receipt lol. I don't think it is the bulb, I think it is the tail light because it is busted.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Mar 21
@DocAndersen Well it is also the light I think, looking at it tonight in the dark. UGH!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
27 Mar 21
@MommyOfEli2013 i suspect you are right based on what you said in the other comment!
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
7 Apr 21
So good he did not give you a ticket and that you can get that light fixed soon.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
7 Apr 21
@MommyOfEli2013
Oh, thank goodness for that nothing worse than those lights packing up when you least expect it.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Apr 21
It got fixed last night....thank you
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Apr 21
@lovinangelsinstead21 packing up?
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@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
26 Mar 21
That must be pretty much scary huh? I mean when the officer was following you and you dont have an idea bout what it is that he or she wants from you.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Mar 21
Right, thought I had done something wrong...but it was just that
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
1 Apr 21
Least it was just because of the light.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
1 Apr 21
@MommyOfEli2013 right. It's happened to my mom too.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
1 Apr 21
@Courtlynn Sorry to hear that! I just feel bad driving around with it not fixed yet....but I can't not drive lol
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
1 Apr 21
That is true, but still stunk lol. Least I only got a warning.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Mar 21
Won't know yet...but hoping. My grandpa is 80...but he is sick. Doesn't get out of bed...
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
29 Mar 21
I should have mentioned I only got a warning.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
26 Mar 21
These days it's a scary situation when your police follows you when driving or walking especially if you're not the right color of skin
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Mar 21
Usually I don't have issues with them...but sorry it's scary to you.
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@popciclecold (38586)
• United States
26 Mar 21
I hope you get it fixed, that's creepy for the police to be behind you.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
We will soon...hoping that is the problem. Yes it is, even more when they keep following you lol
@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Mar 21
Yes, I am glad. Just hope not to get pulled over again before it is fixed.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83946)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Mar 21
I am glad too, but if it happens again I might. We are replacing the tail light as soon as the part comes in...but I think we also need to order the bulbs as well. Yes, it is nerve wracking for sure!
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