Quote by Steven Wright

Officer, I know I was going faster than 55MPH, but I wasn't going to be on theroad an hour.

Officer, I know I was going faster than 55MPH, but I wasn't

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This quote reflects the perspective of an individual who is rationalizing their decision to speed. The person acknowledges their violation of speeding, but argues that the perceived urgency of their situation outweighs the importance of adhering to the speed limit. They justify their actions by implying that they were not planning to remain on the road for a prolonged period, suggesting that the time saved justifies their behavior. However, this reasoning disregards the potential safety risks associated with speeding and the importance of following traffic regulations.

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