[John Rogers]

Usually it is the other way around......you're in trouble for have just passed a CHP officer marking a Honda rice rocket in the fast lane as I zoom onto I805 south from the really neat double S curve joining from I54 east at 120+ or so in Mom's 1987 930!


This time was way better as I pulled into the Walmart parking lot and found an open handicapped place right near the front! Yea! As I was shutting things down I noticed to semi tough looking guys staring at me and the car and I was trying to decide if they were "A" police or "B" car boosters or "C" ????? So I shut down and opened the door and was getting my cane out when one walks over with a small ID holder in his hand and flips it open showing his sheriff's badge and ID card with picture. He explained they were on duty and checking for valid handicapped ID/license/placard. I pulled out the wallet and showed him the "white paper" you are supposed to carry if you have the plates which we do. He said you're the first today and I noted that is why there are so many open places and he laughed and said 25 tickets so far! Starting fine is $250 and in Chula Vista the judges usually make it $500 as the 250 is just a starter.


First time I have ever been asked about it!