Minor Infraction

"How long have you been driving without a tail light?" asked the
policeman after pulling over a motorist.

The driver jumped out and ran to the rear of his car. He put his face in
his hands and gave a long, painful groan. He seemed so upset that the
cop began to feel sorry for him.

"Come on, now," the officer said, "don't have to take it so hard. It
isn't that serious."

"It isn't?" cried the driver. "Then you know what happened to my boat
and trailer?"