Picture this: you’ve been with your girlfriend for six lovely years, living together and sharing life’s ups and downs. One day, your girlfriend gets caught speeding in your car, and you have the power to save her license by taking a short 2-hour course. But, you decide not to because you want to keep your driving record spotless. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into a story that will make you question everything you thought you knew about love and loyalty.
The 6-Year Relationship
The UK Driving Point System
New Driver Rules
Girlfriend’s Speeding Offence
The Dilemma
The Cost
The Decision
The Consequences ⚠️
The Impact on Me
Family & Friends Weigh In ️
The Question ❓
Love on the Line: Speeding Ticket Edition
Our protagonist, let’s call him Mr. Spotless, is faced with a moral dilemma when his girlfriend gets caught speeding in his car. He can either take a 2-hour speed awareness course to save her license or let her face the consequences, which include losing her license, retaking driving tests, and spending around £500. Despite everyone around him urging him to take the course, Mr. Spotless decides to let his girlfriend lose her license, simply because he doesn’t want to tarnish his perfect driving record. This decision causes a rift between the couple, with the girlfriend feeling betrayed and Mr. Spotless being labeled as petty by friends and family. So, what does the internet have to say about this sticky situation? Let’s find out…
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