In Grand Theft Auto V, the mission “I Fought the Law” delivers a high-octane blend of speed, strategy, and chaos. From racing luxury cars through tight highways to orchestrating a thrilling police chase, players must master precision driving and quick decision-making. But beware—this isn’t just about winning the race; it’s about setting the perfect trap in Rockstar’s signature cinematic style. Can you outmaneuver traffic, nail gold medal requirements, and stay ahead of the law? Buckle up, because this ride is anything but smooth.
Mission 42 – I Fought the Law… general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete Main mission 41 (Blitz Play #2). You can now go to the meeting with Devin (letter D on the world map),which is located in central Los Santos, in the Alta district.
Playable characters: Franklin, Trevor, Michael
Additional information: Thismission, almost entirely, assumes making use of various means of transport – first it is Franklin’s car, then the police motorcycle and two very fast sports cars to top it off. Regardless of which vehicle you are currently using, the key to success is avoiding traffic.
Mission 42 – I Fought the Law… full walkthrough
Gas station
The starting point of this mission is the construction site and, if you want to listen to conversation with Devin and Molly in its fullest, it is best to reach there as Franklin. During the meeting, you will learn that you need to obtain two very expensive cars. After the conversation has finished, get into your car (Ocelot F620), drive into the highway and towards the gas station located in the Eastern part of the map After you get there, you will have to race against two boys driving very fast cars.
You need to be prepared for a long race, during which you need to focus entirely on overtaking the slower cars on the road. You should not attempt to overtake the remaining participants of the race because this is not required by the game and, after all, the game will not allow you to do that in the initial stage of the race. Along your way, use Franklin’s special skill to your advantage and drive between two trucks (the above screenshot) and two busses because all of this is required to complete this mission in 100%.
The tunnel that you need to follow Trevor into
You need to follow the sports cars until the game starts a short cutscene. Wait until you cut to Michael and start your pursuit on the police bike. Also here, you do not really have to strive for the victory over the two sports cars, and only make sure that you do not bump into anything along your way. At the right moment, follow Trevor into the tunnel to the left (driving against the traffic), thanks to which you will perform another action required for a 100% completion of this mission.
You need to watch out, especially while crossing a small town
Continue racing and, just like earlier, focus mainly on overtaking the slower vehicles, especially that Michael can fall off the bike and cause the entire mission to be failed. After the cars that you are chasing, stop, decide which character you want to control from now on, until the end of this mission.
Try to maintain high speed at all times
Regardless of which playable character you choose, there is only one thing left for you to do, i.e. reaching the Los Santos garage. Do not worry if you damage the car that you are driving, because the game does not require you to deliver it in perfect condition. After all of the characters meet in front of the garage, the mission will end.
Rewards and challenges in mission 42 – I Fought the Law…
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
- New contact on Franklin’s contacts list: Molly
- New contact on Michael’s contacts list: Molly
- New contact on Trevor’s contacts list: Molly
- Tight Squeeze – During the race (while playing as Franklin) you need to squeeze between the two trucks.
- Bus Passed – During the race (while playing as Franklin) you need to squeeze between the two busses.
- Follow the Leader – During the police pursuit (while playing as Michael), when the moment is right, you need to take the turn following Trevor’s bike and pass along the tunnel against the traffic.
- Time – You need to complete this mission within 12 minutes. The key to success is retaining the same, high, speed. Towards the end of the mission, you need to take the slides shown on the radar, thanks to which you will get to your destination along the shortest route possible.
- Split Seconds – during the race, you need to use Franklin’s special skill, i.e. time slowing.
Requirements to complete the mission In 100%:
What are the key strategies to complete the “I Fought the Law” mission
To successfully complete the “I Fought the Law” mission in Grand Theft Auto V, follow these key strategies:
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Preparation for the Race:
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After the initial cutscene, drive to the countryside waypoint to trigger the mission start. Ensure you are comfortable with Franklin’s special ability, as it will be crucial during the race.
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During the Race:
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Focus on leading the racers to the trap rather than winning. Use Franklin’s special ability to navigate tight spots, such as racing between trucks and buses, to meet Gold Medal requirements like “Tight Squeeze” and “Bus Passed”.
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Follow Trevor into the tunnel during the police chase to achieve the “Follow the Leader” Gold Medal objective. Carefully weave through oncoming traffic.
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Post-Chase Strategy:
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After the racers are stopped, you can choose any character (Michael, Trevor, or Franklin) for the return drive to Los Santos. Winning this race is not necessary to complete the mission.
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Time Management:
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Complete all objectives within 12 minutes to meet the “Mission Time” Gold Medal requirement.
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By focusing on precision driving and tactical use of Franklin’s ability, you can efficiently complete this mission while meeting optional Gold Medal challenges.
What should I do if I fail the mission
If you fail the “I Fought the Law” mission in Grand Theft Auto V, you will be presented with a “Mission Failed” screen. From this screen, you can choose to retry the mission or exit.
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Retry Option: Selecting “Retry” allows you to restart the mission from the last checkpoint, giving you another chance to complete it without penalty.
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Skip Mission Option: If you fail multiple times, a “Skip Mission” option may appear. Choosing this will bypass the mission entirely, but it will not count as completed and may affect your progress in achieving 100% game completion.
Failing missions in GTA V does not incur fines or penalties like in other games; you simply lose the time spent and can try again.
