No Joking Allowed

Got pulled over today by dot officer. Level 2 inspection. My hazmat placard was messed up and 1/2 covered with duct tape. I figured it was okay.

He asked for my license, registration, medical card, checks my bills and electronic log. Everything is fine. I relax a little.

Then he asks for my back up blank log book. Which I have. But I just can't keep my mouth shut. I jokingly tell him in my best Portuguese imitation I can muster.

"Logs? I no haula logs! I haula juice!"

And that's how I got written up for displaying the hazardous placard when I'm not hauling hazardous materials.

 

Yeah I learned alot. I'm keeping a roll of duct tape next to my seat. For my mouth.

 

He was alright. I was just stupid. And apparently so was my joke.

 

Not yet. But I'm worried. I've got to look at it again. I believe he said to plead guilt sign and send in. They will tell me know how much.

I'm still digesting it all. I'm an idiot.