I once was travelling at a speed in excess of the speed limit.  A police officer was waiting off the side of the road just beyond the hill I crossed, and I immediately knew he had me.
I once was traveling at a speed in excess of the speed limit.  A police officer was waiting just off the side of the road beyond the hill I had just cross, and I immediately knew he had me.
user
Sometimes you just have to concede defeat. I admire your resigned attitude.
assistant
What is interesting is that I was certain he had caught me, but what I didn't realize was that one travelling behind me on the interstate must have been going faster than I was.
user
Then it was your lucky day. I usually follow someone like that and they will end up getting pulled over before me.
assistant
I did pull over, and the police officer ended up behind the two of us.  He told me to move along.  Lucky day, ... indeed. 
user