Edmonds Police Sgt. Shane Hawley answers your public safety questions. This week: What do you do when you are being followed too closely by another vehicle?
I did that once or twice, changing between 20-30mph on a 50mph road because they were less than a meter behind me-not to annoy, though I'd love to, but it was way too dangerous to go any faster-even that for the distance was too much. They backed off a couple times, I sped up, to 40-50 but they came that close again, so back to 20-30. My partner insists it's dangerous, they just overtook me dangerously bad timing with a single oncoming car but I see it as integrity, hazard perception, risk reduction etc etc. So, can you think of any reason this can be dangerous? Despite their actions to time an overtaking wrong
@@clevelandexplorer2221 Noo you're completely in the right man. If they wanna ride you THAT close, than it's only safe to slow down to a speed where it's safer for everyone on the road
@@55Tonythetigar thanks man!! Yeah my thoughts exactly, there should be a 2 second break distance between cars and as I can't control the car behind, I can control my speed accordingly. It's like when my partner doesn't control the dog on a lead, she says there's nothing she can do to control where she goes (stepping Infront of me to trip or kick her unintentionally, and It's only been once so far). I keep saying the control of the lead length controls the range and depending where it's held, how far in any direction. it's the same with a car, act accordingly and restrict another from how much they can do, in this case distance and speed. I'm so glad others feel the same about it!
Before he started I KNEW he was just going to tell us what NOT to do - which he does and then tells us how to placate the bully rather than any actual, useful tips. I take my right hand, fold the rear view mirror upwards and then drive like I've always been driving - if not slower.
I know EXACTLY how you feel, but try this one on for size: You’re motoring along on your way home from wherever and not even in a particular hurry, when from a considerable distance back, you see a pair of headlights turn onto the road behind you. The headlights accelerate to a dangerous and unreasonable speed and climb up onto your rear bumper, effectively PUSHING YOU DOWN THE ROAD. You maintain going the posted speed limit, but the idiot behind you just will not let up. You eventually get to a place where you can pull aside and let the bastard pass, only to see that the vehicle is either a local police cruiser or a County Sherrif Department vehicle….. The hypocrisy is real, and so is the rage it induces.
@@alex_saint-matthews yeah, peoples attitudes don't usually change, especially when they get into a "position of authority" they behave even worse. If they were of duty they would be less likely to do this, for multiple reasons, 1 reason that stops most cowards is the fact that someone might choose that they have had enough.
@@alex_saint-matthews The ignorance in you is simply typical, first off, GTFO of the way, STAY TO THE RIGHT, and have you ever thought they're going to a call?
In 2012 I had a tailgater on me for two miles. He was about three metres from me. I spend up to 40 miles an hour to try and put some distance between us but he just sped up and maintained that three metre distance. Not bothered by my cheap secondhand car, I slammed on the brakes and he rear ended me. Police and ambulance were called and he was found to be in the wrong. I wore a surgical collar for 6 weeks ( there was nothing wrong with me...it was an act). His insurance paid out £1600 more than what I paid for the car and I received £6340 in compensation.....and I would do it all again. Now that's justice..!!
Brake checking is illegal. If dash cam video is running would have been running, you can be held accountable. I don't like it when people tailgate, but brake checking can be held against you.
@@nomadjeff1922 tailgating is illegal too, and brake-checking would likely disappear altogether if people would just drive the speed limit-no more, no less….
What do you do if you’re going down the mountain with only one lane And there’s somebody right on your bumper forcing you to go faster and you dont feel comfortable speedin up? If there’s not a pull out area there’s not a lot you can do.
Just do the safe speed on down the road, the speed limit may not be the safe speed at that section of road. You are right, other them my suggestion nothing else you should/can do.
Don't let the ignoramus behind you, likely because his parents were siblings, 'force' you to go faster. I don't care if it's a 1 way road, or 4 lane interstate. Drive whats normally comfortable for you. Do invest in a front and back dash camera. And if you can, get a tow ball. Saved me in a chick fil a in christiansburg va. Some ignorant girl ran up on it. If said incest person behind you hits you? They have to pay for all damages. That's why liability insurance is required.
@@tatsumaru12345 You're banking on the driver being insured? Good luck with that. The one accident I've been in, the offending driver had no insurance whatsoever.
According to the law where I live You must stay at least 1 car length for every 10 miles per hour. If you are being tailgated You should slowly slow down but not go below the posted minimum speed . this lessons the severity of damage and chances of getting injured. Besides it really ticks off those that are behind you, even the police and they can't do anything about it
“We at the Edmonds Police Force do not have a sense of humor that we’re aware of Ma’am.” Geesh. Every time she tried to lighten the mood he shut her down.
What do you do when the right lane is full with vehicles traveling at or below the speed limit and a police or deputy car comes behind your vehicle and tailgates you? Do you maintain the speed limit, risking a ticket for impeding traffic. Do you increase your speed over the limit for the duration required for the right lane to open up to get over, risking a speeding ticket. Do you get over into the tight right lane, risking a ticket for tailgating the driver ahead & cutting off driver behind you.
Tazius...That exact scenario happen to me on a rural highway with two lanes in both directions. I was driving the speed limit at 55 MPH in the left lane while attempting to pass a car in the right lane doing about 50 MPH. Just at that time a Highway Patrol car came up right behind me, tailgating. I looked to move to the right but the car in that lane seemed to match my speed, prohibiting me moving to the right. After about a minute of this game, I decided to speed up to 60 MPH so I could get passed and move over to the right. As soon as my speed hit 60 MPH the Cop pulled me over. Even though I was going the speed limit in the left lane at 55 MPH, he said I should have pulled over to the right immediately. I calmly said that was what I was trying to do. After running ID checks and other activities, he let me go with a warning. I think he might have been a badge heavy rookie because he barely looked 21 years old.
Officer I apologize, a small animal ran out from the side of the road and I didn't want to hit it which is why I hit the brakes. Sorry if the vehicle that was behind me was following too closely but obviously they were. The damage and the insurance payments are on the one tailgating.
Great question! I encountered exact scenario one morning while running late for work....as it happened, I HAD been speeding a few miles back, but slowed when I entered town and soon came up on 4 lanes of traffic clogged due to cop taking the lead, under the speed limit. I was forced to speed up to get ahead of left lane traffic as i made a swift lane change from behind him. Despite this maneuver going very smoothly...he pulled me over. I was so furious I was shaking(now I knew I WAS going to be late) When he asked if I knew why I was pulled over, Idk if I answered or growled. But I do recall him beginning to explain how my driving was reckless, being a school day and all and at that time I rudely interrupted, telling him I was FORCED to do that as a direct result of his holding back traffic, whether purposely or not. I asked how in the hell else was I to get to the far left turning lane to get to my workplace parking lot? Im pretty sure I didn't give him a chance to respond before telling him to write the damn ticket already so I wasn't any later than i was already. Shockingly, he was polite and quickly gave me a verbal. I'm still more astonished by my attitude than anything. I only hope that I was correct to point out the issue of his tactics (or driving habit.)
Tailgating is usually due to driver's not leaving early enough taking into the possibility that traffic will get congested and compensating for it. I'm going to use the Washington State's Interstate 5 (I-5) for example. When one comes from the north headed south one can see signs that display the delay times while approaching certain metro area's. Take those times and use that information adjust ones departure time to get to where one needs, and yes this may mean one has to get up earlier and possibly go to bed earlier. One could merely call ahead and say one's going to be in late and generally making up time is not an issue. Far easier than having to possibly having to deal with the following; call and miss work, do an accident report, deal with an ambulance, got to a hospital, find a lawyer, go to court, find shops and get repair quotes...
No… i have been in a car with a driver that tailgates, and we werent even in a rush. He just wants to go as fast as he can and doesnt want people in his way. And also trying to be dominant because he was in a new f-150. Claimed that by tailgating on a highway, it will encourage people to go faster. It was the most anxiety inducing trip i ever took.
I turned off the 4 lane h/way onto a two lane state h/way that leads to my street. The two lane is 40 MPH but at this section it is one S turn followed by another. I don't go faster then about 30 as I know folks jog there and one was killed right there in the 11 years I've lived there. I put my right turn signal on in plenty of time. My street is only 1/3 of a mile from 4 lane h/way but it is a blind right turn as you can't see well around it till you are around it. The home sets on a hill and the hill comes steeply to the road. I pulled into my driveway (I'm the 7th home on a street that loops back on itself then back to 2 lane H/way. I did not see the road rage driver or I would not have pulled into my drive I would have just kept looping then back to the 2 lane then to the police station that are on the 2 lane up about a mile. He got out and screamed at me if I was trying to hiss him off and what was going to happen to me. I said you had the front of your car just about in my trunk , there are children that live and play at that corner home. I had my signal on too, I'm not speeding around it and hit a child because you're in a hurry. He shouted I better watch myself as I did not know what he was. I wish to this day I had seen him and drove to the police station or simply called 911 that there was a road rage driver at my home threatening me. Bottom line? I thought about what happened later. I think he was an off duty cop by the way he said-----I did not know what he was. An off duty cop should not have the front of his car almost in my trunk. He should not chase me to my home, he should not get out and threaten me.
Happens regularly when on a turnpike at lets say 70 miles an hour and the vehicle behind is on my bumper and there is only two lanes, being it’s an expressway; so what can the front vehicle do?
What if you're on a long stretch of country road at night with no shoulder (unless you count the ditch), side roads, or driveways to turn off on? This happens on a nearly nightly basis and their headlights are blinding me through my side mirrors. How do I communicate with them to back off? I usually drive slightly over the speed limit (weather permitting) so that drivers behind can at least go the limit.
I was in a Twingo not a heavy car. I was tailgaited real close . On a motorway between a truck and a concrete wall. So I took my foot of the excelerater and let the car roll . Reducing speed by 40 km . Less speed more chance to survive the crash . All the time we were sandwiched between the truck and wall. In the end they lost their nerve and pulled right back . At that point I speed up fast and swung infront of the truck leaving the road free for the psycho to pass . If I had passed the truck before he may have clipped my car because he was so close . Dont get angry just do the best to a
He said tailgating was dangerous. So why maintain your speed? That means that the dangerous condition continues. It seems like the sooner he stops tailgating you the better. I think its better to take your foot off the gas to slow until he passes, even if you have to go below the minimum speed. You were going slow because it would be dangerous to go faster (because of the tailgater).
Some tailgaters may be in a hurry, but some people just tailgate as a driving style. They tailgate every car in their way, probably to take over easier, even though they are not in a hurry. It's really stupid and cocky. I got tailgated once, he was probably like 6 inches away, he was stuck to me. I didn't know what to do so I touched the brakes, not to brake, but to turn the braking lights on. My car didn't brake. There were also cars in front of me, I wasn't holding him back but just following the cars in front of me. I did this thinking he would probably realize that he is to close and is not safe to be so close. Well, he overtook me at some point and after that he was driving 10 miles per hour, the speed limit being 50. He did this for about 30 minutes. I tried to overtake, but his car was way more powerful than mine and I couldn't, he wouldn't let me. Maybe he thought he was funny but I think he was the problem and that he needs his head checked.
We're you in the left lane? Because if you were then you were in the wrong and should have moved over no matter how fast you were going. If not then that other driver was definitely a dipshit.
Tailgaters piss me off!!! If someone tailgates me, I will do exactly the speed limit. Often, they will pass me and speed off, and sometimes, when I get to the next traffic light, they are sitting right in front of me or right beside me. I will wave at them and laugh and laugh and laugh.
What do you do when it's a COP tailgating you? I had that happen in Greensboro where I live. No dashcams back then...judges tell you in court that cops have no reason to lie, and you have every reason to lie, so you're guilty.
Does this mean cop shouldn't follow so closely either like just about touching your freaking bumper close or speeding to catch up to you because you had a tag light out
I waited 4 minutes to hear "just maintain your speed"...that's fine from a cop but what of safety, for anyone who's in and around the car but more vunerable are pets in the back who to many, are more precious cargo than the humans aboard. Having had a rottweiler, I tried folding the back seats but that was too much space. A seatbelt harness had him tangled. He was great with travelling so only intervened when still with food about, but a hammock thing wouldn't've been decent either. The boots the only conceivable place I can think of for a pet, but regardless as I said, it's dangerous for all involved not only within. Just more directly to whoever might be in the boot. Whoever uploaded this, thanks for trying but surely there's more modern videos on the matter which is to the point. I'm sure it's always been evident about integrity being the best legal option
What about using flashers? If we have to slam on brakes for a deer or another animal, we will get hit for sure by the selfish inconsiderate tailgater? Do police ever pull over tailgaters? It is happening with greater frequency. Very distracting having to focus on the rear when our attention should be in front of us.
The subject is highly relevant and the conversation was extremely weak. It basically said to be good and such it up. Tailgaters need correction, there is no place for arrogant aggression or low awareness from the driver behind. There seems to be no measurable minimum distance a following car ought to understand and no real intention on the part of the Police to enforce. It simply is highly dangerous to allow any driver for any reason to abandon safe distance. One rear ender can harm someone for life with whiplash. Before a rear-ender of that magnitude can happen....there first must be voluntary choice made by the following driver that a collision is of no importance at all
So when a cop is tailgating? I was absolutely doing the speed limit and a cop was trying to push me into a ticket . I couldn't even see his headlights. After a couple miles the idiot sped off all pissed.
If they do it too long, I just let off the gas pedal. Some people may have an ego, or some people may actually be trying to get somewhere. Causing an accident is just going to inconvenience me and i will be getting out of the car and tearing the other person down like why did we need their parents to be born? Unless it is an emergency don't do it. if you follow me closely but try to leave room, I will see about getting out of your way.
most drivers do not care that this way of driving is illegal, needs to be punishable. i never follow or get on bumper in front, drivers that do have a disregard for Law, these are road bullies trying intimidate, I stay close to speed limit using cruse control well most drivers don't like it if behind you , to much in a hurry to go nowhere mostly.
What a clown. He spent most of the time saying what the tailgater should not do. Then he says to pull over. What, onto the emergency parking only lane of the Interstate? The grassy area on a 2 lane road? I like the bumper sticker that reads, "Tailgate me and I'll flip a booger on your windshield".
Ok,ok, but what should I do if the car which one tailgating me is the f**king police car ? I just benn in this situation, cop's car just tailgate me for a 4 miles without any light or reasons, and I couldn't give him pass because I been on HOV line and there is a double white line at my right side. He just been just around 7 ft close to my bumper around 4 miles. So whatta f**ck I have to do next time?
Freaking tailgater following me so close then I suddenly pressed the brake in the intersection, the person was so mad at me they kept hocking really hard for many minutes.
4:53 “And we’re thinking, “Where’s the police officer? Heheheh, heh….” “Yeah, you’re probably thinking that….” Well, I have the answer to that…. *RIGHT BEHIND ME-TAILGATING ME, PUSHING ME DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I’M DOING THE GODDAMNED SPEED LIMIT LIKE A RESPONSIBLE EFFING CITIZEN SHOULD!!!!!* *“Because ~that~ guy deserves a ticket…”* I would *REALLY* like to hear what an actual cop would like to say about this scenario: You’re motoring along on your way home from wherever and not even in a particular hurry, when from a considerable distance back, you see a pair of headlights turn onto the road behind you. The headlights accelerate to a dangerous and unreasonable speed and climb up onto your rear bumper, effectively PUSHING YOU DOWN THE ROAD. You maintain going the posted speed limit, but the *idiot* behind you just will not let up. You eventually get to a place where you can pull aside and let the *bastard* pass, *only to see that the vehicle is either a local police cruiser or a County Sherrif Department vehicle…..* This exact scenario has happened to me, personally, no less than six times in the last year! And you cops wonder why the general public *hates* you so much? It’s because you abuse your authority and make problems when they wouldn’t otherwise exist. The average American citizen is-by nature-law-abiding. NOT PERFECT, but NOT CRIMINAL. If you *PEOPLE* would just do your job, learn the LAW and RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS, *MAYBE* the public would eventually come to trust and respect you like we once did? As it is now, there’s a very valid reason why the public feels like they do about police. The hypocrisy is real, and so is the rage it induces.
The question presents a rare scenario. Here is the more believable and common scenario: Idiot in fast lane driving slower than posted speed limit and blocking out line of traffic that wants to pass at safe/legal speed. Solution: Police need to cite and pull over slow traffic in left lane. Or laws passed to make left lane for passing only on multilane highways of 3+ lanes in one direction. Then suspend licenses of people who don't comprehend or possess skills to drive in a safe / legal manner on public roads. Although, its good to see the conversation still bouncing around public channels. Bravo!
Totally agree. There are signs that say lefy lane for passing only amd stupid people think that because they're going the speed limit they dont habe to move over. Doesn't matter if youre going 100, if someone is going faster move over. In Germany there are sections of the autobahn that have no speed limit, but thwy dont linger in the left lane eithet. They pass amd move over and dont get into the left lane unless they're passing. And despite no speed limits in parts of it they still have a lower accodwnt and fatality rate than we do.
But why is nothing ever said about morons who are driving 20 on a 25 for a long distance when the road is clear and dry? They are also a hazard but the police never do anything to them. Everyone needs to go with the flow of traffic. Slow people on the road are just as much a hazard as those trying to do 35 on a 25. So many times I am so irritated following idiots driving 26 MPH on a 35. They are so stupid they can't even read a dang street sign. I will get on their ass some to get them to speed up. I never want anyone to speed, but we all need to get places. You are not the only one on the road. If you can't see well, or can't feel your feet because of diabetes. You have no business behind the wheel. You are a hazard to yourself and others! Driving is not that freaking difficult. Practice, learn it or quit. It is not rocket science. Watch your road, signs and get the heck off the stupid cell phones. That call or text can wait. You're not that important! :)
@@blah9664 I only follow others too close if they are not driving the posted speed. If they are driving like normal, I have no reason to be close to them. no one should speed, or drive slow. Courteous to everyone. We all share the road, and we all should drive to help each other not impede traffic or race.
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I just gradually slow down to an unbearable speed.
I did that once or twice, changing between 20-30mph on a 50mph road because they were less than a meter behind me-not to annoy, though I'd love to, but it was way too dangerous to go any faster-even that for the distance was too much. They backed off a couple times, I sped up, to 40-50 but they came that close again, so back to 20-30. My partner insists it's dangerous, they just overtook me dangerously bad timing with a single oncoming car but I see it as integrity, hazard perception, risk reduction etc etc. So, can you think of any reason this can be dangerous? Despite their actions to time an overtaking wrong
You’re a hero
I did that but they stopped in front of me
@@clevelandexplorer2221 Noo you're completely in the right man. If they wanna ride you THAT close, than it's only safe to slow down to a speed where it's safer for everyone on the road
@@55Tonythetigar thanks man!! Yeah my thoughts exactly, there should be a 2 second break distance between cars and as I can't control the car behind, I can control my speed accordingly. It's like when my partner doesn't control the dog on a lead, she says there's nothing she can do to control where she goes (stepping Infront of me to trip or kick her unintentionally, and It's only been once so far). I keep saying the control of the lead length controls the range and depending where it's held, how far in any direction. it's the same with a car, act accordingly and restrict another from how much they can do, in this case distance and speed. I'm so glad others feel the same about it!
Before he started I KNEW he was just going to tell us what NOT to do - which he does and then tells us how to placate the bully rather than any actual, useful tips. I take my right hand, fold the rear view mirror upwards and then drive like I've always been driving - if not slower.
I drop my speed and speed back up to the speed I was going if they continue I let off the gas until I feel like driving fast again.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Funny thing is I've never been in a fight my adult life.
When someone tailgates me I want to get out and start one.
I know EXACTLY how you feel, but try this one on for size: You’re motoring along on your way home from wherever and not even in a particular hurry, when from a considerable distance back, you see a pair of headlights turn onto the road behind you. The headlights accelerate to a dangerous and unreasonable speed and climb up onto your rear bumper, effectively PUSHING YOU DOWN THE ROAD. You maintain going the posted speed limit, but the idiot behind you just will not let up. You eventually get to a place where you can pull aside and let the bastard pass, only to see that the vehicle is either a local police cruiser or a County Sherrif Department vehicle…..
The hypocrisy is real, and so is the rage it induces.
@@alex_saint-matthews yeah, peoples attitudes don't usually change, especially when they get into a "position of authority" they behave even worse.
If they were of duty they would be less likely to do this, for multiple reasons, 1 reason that stops most cowards is the fact that someone might choose that they have had enough.
Well MOVE OVER, simple.
@@alex_saint-matthews
The ignorance in you is simply typical, first off, GTFO of the way, STAY TO THE RIGHT, and have you ever thought they're going to a call?
@@armybeef68
I always drive in the R lane...
My mother taught me how to drive... Lol
In 2012 I had a tailgater on me for two miles. He was about three metres from me. I spend up to 40 miles an hour to try and put some distance between us but he just sped up and maintained that three metre distance. Not bothered by my cheap secondhand car, I slammed on the brakes and he rear ended me. Police and ambulance were called and he was found to be in the wrong. I wore a surgical collar for 6 weeks ( there was nothing wrong with me...it was an act). His insurance paid out £1600 more than what I paid for the car and I received £6340 in compensation.....and I would do it all again. Now that's justice..!!
Nice
Brake checking is illegal. If dash cam video is running would have been running, you can be held accountable. I don't like it when people tailgate, but brake checking can be held against you.
This was a really funny story. Completely BS, but entertaining nevertheless 😂
@@nomadjeff1922 tailgating is illegal too, and brake-checking would likely disappear altogether if people would just drive the speed limit-no more, no less….
Cervical collar.
Let them rear end me I'll wait for the ambulance yelling "oh my check I mean my neck"
What do you do if you’re going down the mountain with only one lane And there’s somebody right on your bumper forcing you to go faster and you dont feel comfortable speedin up? If there’s not a pull out area there’s not a lot you can do.
Just do the safe speed on down the road, the speed limit may not be the safe speed at that section of road. You are right, other them my suggestion nothing else you should/can do.
Don't let the ignoramus behind you, likely because his parents were siblings, 'force' you to go faster.
I don't care if it's a 1 way road, or 4 lane interstate. Drive whats normally comfortable for you. Do invest in a front and back dash camera. And if you can, get a tow ball. Saved me in a chick fil a in christiansburg va. Some ignorant girl ran up on it.
If said incest person behind you hits you? They have to pay for all damages. That's why liability insurance is required.
@@tatsumaru12345 You're banking on the driver being insured? Good luck with that. The one accident I've been in, the offending driver had no insurance whatsoever.
Make it through safely then concentrate on running them off the road the first chance you get. Lives will be saved.
@@The_Kirk_Lazarus Did they get rewarded for this? What happened?
So bullying is better than being the victim, just bow down and let them have their way, that's bullsh*t !
According to the law where I live You must stay at least 1 car length for every 10 miles per hour.
If you are being tailgated You should slowly slow down but not go below the posted minimum speed . this lessons the severity of damage and chances of getting injured. Besides it really ticks off those that are behind you, even the police and they can't do anything about it
“We at the Edmonds Police Force do not have a sense of humor that we’re aware of Ma’am.”
Geesh. Every time she tried to lighten the mood he shut her down.
MIB. Great line.
What do you do when the right lane is full with vehicles traveling at or below the speed limit and a police or deputy car comes behind your vehicle and tailgates you?
Do you maintain the speed limit, risking a ticket for impeding traffic.
Do you increase your speed over the limit for the duration required for the right lane to open up to get over, risking a speeding ticket.
Do you get over into the tight right lane, risking a ticket for tailgating the driver ahead & cutting off driver behind you.
You have a dashcam and drive safely. Then take the ticket to court and go for punitive damages.
Happens all the time here in Maryland...everyone is a cop. Texting and driving because they have training...tailgating.....speeding...wild wild west
Tazius...That exact scenario happen to me on a rural highway with two lanes in both directions. I was driving the speed limit at 55 MPH in the left lane while attempting to pass a car in the right lane doing about 50 MPH. Just at that time a Highway Patrol car came up right behind me, tailgating. I looked to move to the right but the car in that lane seemed to match my speed, prohibiting me moving to the right. After about a minute of this game, I decided to speed up to 60 MPH so I could get passed and move over to the right. As soon as my speed hit 60 MPH the Cop pulled me over. Even though I was going the speed limit in the left lane at 55 MPH, he said I should have pulled over to the right immediately. I calmly said that was what I was trying to do. After running ID checks and other activities, he let me go with a warning. I think he might have been a badge heavy rookie because he barely looked 21 years old.
Officer I apologize, a small animal ran out from the side of the road and I didn't want to hit it which is why I hit the brakes. Sorry if the vehicle that was behind me was following too closely but obviously they were. The damage and the insurance payments are on the one tailgating.
Great question! I encountered exact scenario one morning while running late for work....as it happened, I HAD been speeding a few miles back, but slowed when I entered town and soon came up on 4 lanes of traffic clogged due to cop taking the lead, under the speed limit. I was forced to speed up to get ahead of left lane traffic as i made a swift lane change from behind him. Despite this maneuver going very smoothly...he pulled me over.
I was so furious I was shaking(now I knew I WAS going to be late) When he asked if I knew why I was pulled over, Idk if I answered or growled. But I do recall him beginning to explain how my driving was reckless, being a school day and all and at that time I rudely interrupted, telling him I was FORCED to do that as a direct result of his holding back traffic, whether purposely or not. I asked how in the hell else was I to get to the far left turning lane to get to my workplace parking lot? Im pretty sure I didn't give him a chance to respond before telling him to write the damn ticket already so I wasn't any later than i was already.
Shockingly, he was polite and quickly gave me a verbal.
I'm still more astonished by my attitude than anything. I only hope that I was correct to point out the issue of his tactics (or driving habit.)
This is good to hear from the police.
Tailgating is usually due to driver's not leaving early enough taking into the possibility that traffic will get congested and compensating for it. I'm going to use the Washington State's Interstate 5 (I-5) for example. When one comes from the north headed south one can see signs that display the delay times while approaching certain metro area's. Take those times and use that information adjust ones departure time to get to where one needs, and yes this may mean one has to get up earlier and possibly go to bed earlier. One could merely call ahead and say one's going to be in late and generally making up time is not an issue. Far easier than having to possibly having to deal with the following; call and miss work, do an accident report, deal with an ambulance, got to a hospital, find a lawyer, go to court, find shops and get repair quotes...
Ehh no, simply washington is filled with degenerates
No… i have been in a car with a driver that tailgates, and we werent even in a rush. He just wants to go as fast as he can and doesnt want people in his way. And also trying to be dominant because he was in a new f-150. Claimed that by tailgating on a highway, it will encourage people to go faster. It was the most anxiety inducing trip i ever took.
What can I do to punish them legally their reign of tyranny needs to be stopped not just shooed around how can I legally punish them
They're trying to intimidate you into going faster - makes me go slower.
Where's the police when you need one. Easy answer. Probably with me , them giving me a ticket
Dash cams are a necessity
I turned off the 4 lane h/way onto a two lane state h/way that leads to my street. The two lane is 40 MPH but at this section it is one S turn followed by another. I don't go faster then about 30 as I know folks jog there and one was killed right there in the 11 years I've lived there. I put my right turn signal on in plenty of time. My street is only 1/3 of a mile from 4 lane h/way but it is a blind right turn as you can't see well around it till you are around it. The home sets on a hill and the hill comes steeply to the road. I pulled into my driveway (I'm the 7th home on a street that loops back on itself then back to 2 lane H/way. I did not see the road rage driver or I would not have pulled into my drive I would have just kept looping then back to the 2 lane then to the police station that are on the 2 lane up about a mile. He got out and screamed at me if I was trying to hiss him off and what was going to happen to me. I said you had the front of your car just about in my trunk , there are children that live and play at that corner home. I had my signal on too, I'm not speeding around it and hit a child because you're in a hurry. He shouted I better watch myself as I did not know what he was. I wish to this day I had seen him and drove to the police station or simply called 911 that there was a road rage driver at my home threatening me. Bottom line? I thought about what happened later. I think he was an off duty cop by the way he said-----I did not know what he was. An off duty cop should not have the front of his car almost in my trunk. He should not chase me to my home, he should not get out and threaten me.
Happens regularly when on a turnpike at lets say 70 miles an hour and the vehicle behind is on my bumper and there is only two lanes, being it’s an expressway; so what can the front vehicle do?
It all comes down to if they want to get in a wreck or not
Some places, like here in Houston, you have to worry if you're going to provoke gunfire.
@@mikeybikey5501 An armed society is a polite society
What if you're on a long stretch of country road at night with no shoulder (unless you count the ditch), side roads, or driveways to turn off on? This happens on a nearly nightly basis and their headlights are blinding me through my side mirrors. How do I communicate with them to back off? I usually drive slightly over the speed limit (weather permitting) so that drivers behind can at least go the limit.
Putting on your hazard lights helps when you slow down
I think that’s what the brake lights for. Oh, and fun fact, it also turns on for you while you brake. 😂
I just move to the next lane, and let them bother someone else. Go grey man.
I was in a Twingo not a heavy car. I was tailgaited real close . On a motorway between a truck and a concrete wall.
So I took my foot of the excelerater and let the car roll . Reducing speed by 40 km . Less speed more chance to survive the crash . All the time we were sandwiched between the truck and wall. In the end they lost their nerve and pulled right back . At that point I speed up fast and swung infront of the truck leaving the road free for the psycho to pass . If I had passed the truck before he may have clipped my car because he was so close . Dont get angry just do the best to a
Well said
He said tailgating was dangerous. So why maintain your speed? That means that the dangerous condition continues. It seems like the sooner he stops tailgating you the better. I think its better to take your foot off the gas to slow until he passes, even if you have to go below the minimum speed. You were going slow because it would be dangerous to go faster (because of the tailgater).
What if you slow down and they still tailgate you like a psychopath just for the fun of it?
@@Grantorius I don't know about that but when I'm being tailgated, I take my foot off the gas. Every time they pass me within a couple of seconds.
Thank you captain dull. 💙
Would it be a good idea to put on your emergency flashers?
cop basically said deal with it lmao
Some tailgaters may be in a hurry, but some people just tailgate as a driving style. They tailgate every car in their way, probably to take over easier, even though they are not in a hurry. It's really stupid and cocky. I got tailgated once, he was probably like 6 inches away, he was stuck to me. I didn't know what to do so I touched the brakes, not to brake, but to turn the braking lights on. My car didn't brake. There were also cars in front of me, I wasn't holding him back but just following the cars in front of me. I did this thinking he would probably realize that he is to close and is not safe to be so close. Well, he overtook me at some point and after that he was driving 10 miles per hour, the speed limit being 50. He did this for about 30 minutes. I tried to overtake, but his car was way more powerful than mine and I couldn't, he wouldn't let me. Maybe he thought he was funny but I think he was the problem and that he needs his head checked.
Please tell me that you will have this show! We need Traffic cops! Thank you!
Slow down by 10mph and put the cruise control on, then ignore them
2 second gap is correct for alert drivers. "Only a fool breaks the two second rule."
Can’t be everywhere when I need you that’s Superman quote
My 1st time encountering a tailgater, I put my hazards on & that didn't really work so I slowed down & that made them pass.
We're you in the left lane? Because if you were then you were in the wrong and should have moved over no matter how fast you were going. If not then that other driver was definitely a dipshit.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix Wat?
Tailgaters piss me off!!! If someone tailgates me, I will do exactly the speed limit. Often, they will pass me and speed off, and sometimes, when I get to the next traffic light, they are sitting right in front of me or right beside me. I will wave at them and laugh and laugh and laugh.
There is nothing a cop can't make worse.
Wash your windshield a lot!
The cops don’t do anything to tailgaters in Michigan. I just slow down.
I am retired and I am in no hurry to get anywhere so if you tailgate me I just go slower 😂
I speed up just a little then slow down over and over, 5km/h. I get the finger and they get a smile.
They make a spike strip you can drop out behind your vehicle.
What do you do when it's a COP tailgating you? I had that happen in Greensboro where I live. No dashcams back then...judges tell you in court that cops have no reason to lie, and you have every reason to lie, so you're guilty.
Wow damn that’s messed up .
Does this mean cop shouldn't follow so closely either like just about touching your freaking bumper close or speeding to catch up to you because you had a tag light out
3 second following rule.
I waited 4 minutes to hear "just maintain your speed"...that's fine from a cop but what of safety, for anyone who's in and around the car but more vunerable are pets in the back who to many, are more precious cargo than the humans aboard. Having had a rottweiler, I tried folding the back seats but that was too much space. A seatbelt harness had him tangled. He was great with travelling so only intervened when still with food about, but a hammock thing wouldn't've been decent either. The boots the only conceivable place I can think of for a pet, but regardless as I said, it's dangerous for all involved not only within. Just more directly to whoever might be in the boot. Whoever uploaded this, thanks for trying but surely there's more modern videos on the matter which is to the point. I'm sure it's always been evident about integrity being the best legal option
Like my car vs truck car stops fast truck designated for stopping with load doesn't stop as well without the load, it skids not stops.
What. ☠️
What about using flashers? If we have to slam on brakes for a deer or another animal, we will get hit for sure by the selfish inconsiderate tailgater? Do police ever pull over tailgaters? It is happening with greater frequency. Very distracting having to focus on the rear when our attention should be in front of us.
The subject is highly relevant and the conversation was extremely weak. It basically said to be good and such it up.
Tailgaters need correction, there is no place for arrogant aggression or low awareness from the driver behind. There seems to be no measurable minimum distance a following car ought to understand and no real intention on the part of the Police to enforce.
It simply is highly dangerous to allow any driver for any reason to abandon safe distance. One rear ender can harm someone for life with whiplash. Before a rear-ender of that magnitude can happen....there first must be voluntary choice made by the following driver that a collision is of no importance at all
Basically reasonable is a matter of opinion. Ok
I flick my fog lights on and accelerate
So when a cop is tailgating? I was absolutely doing the speed limit and a cop was trying to push me into a ticket . I couldn't even see his headlights. After a couple miles the idiot sped off all pissed.
If they do it too long, I just let off the gas pedal. Some people may have an ego, or some people may actually be trying to get somewhere. Causing an accident is just going to inconvenience me and i will be getting out of the car and tearing the other person down like why did we need their parents to be born? Unless it is an emergency don't do it. if you follow me closely but try to leave room, I will see about getting out of your way.
How about when it's a police officer best tailgating like they like to do
most drivers do not care that this way of driving is illegal, needs to be punishable.
i never follow or get on bumper in front, drivers that do have a disregard for Law, these are road bullies trying intimidate, I stay close to speed limit using cruse control well most drivers don't like it if behind you , to much in a hurry to go nowhere mostly.
What a clown. He spent most of the time saying what the tailgater should not do. Then he says to pull over. What, onto the emergency parking only lane of the Interstate? The grassy area on a 2 lane road?
I like the bumper sticker that reads, "Tailgate me and I'll flip a booger on your windshield".
Ok,ok, but what should I do if the car which one tailgating me is the f**king police car ? I just benn in this situation, cop's car just tailgate me for a 4 miles without any light or reasons, and I couldn't give him pass because I been on HOV line and there is a double white line at my right side. He just been just around 7 ft close to my bumper around 4 miles. So whatta f**ck I have to do next time?
Freaking tailgater following me so close then I suddenly pressed the brake in the intersection, the person was so mad at me they kept hocking really hard for many minutes.
Poor woman just trying to lighten the mood for an Internet video lmao, and the cop acting like he's on the bomb squad, it's okay to have a joke
This the Onion?
That cop couldn't run a single mile without stopping not one mile. Bet you a doughnut
Hmm I don't want more police on the road. I want to handle this myself with out someone holding my hand.
He never answered the question
4:53 “And we’re thinking, “Where’s the police officer? Heheheh, heh….”
“Yeah, you’re probably thinking that….”
Well, I have the answer to that…. *RIGHT BEHIND ME-TAILGATING ME, PUSHING ME DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I’M DOING THE GODDAMNED SPEED LIMIT LIKE A RESPONSIBLE EFFING CITIZEN SHOULD!!!!!*
*“Because ~that~ guy deserves a ticket…”*
I would *REALLY* like to hear what an actual cop would like to say about this scenario:
You’re motoring along on your way home from wherever and not even in a particular hurry, when from a considerable distance back, you see a pair of headlights turn onto the road behind you. The headlights accelerate to a dangerous and unreasonable speed and climb up onto your rear bumper, effectively PUSHING YOU DOWN THE ROAD. You maintain going the posted speed limit, but the *idiot* behind you just will not let up. You eventually get to a place where you can pull aside and let the *bastard* pass, *only to see that the vehicle is either a local police cruiser or a County Sherrif Department vehicle…..*
This exact scenario has happened to me, personally, no less than six times in the last year! And you cops wonder why the general public *hates* you so much? It’s because you abuse your authority and make problems when they wouldn’t otherwise exist. The average American citizen is-by nature-law-abiding. NOT PERFECT, but NOT CRIMINAL. If you *PEOPLE* would just do your job, learn the LAW and RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS, *MAYBE* the public would eventually come to trust and respect you like we once did?
As it is now, there’s a very valid reason why the public feels like they do about police.
The hypocrisy is real, and so is the rage it induces.
The question presents a rare scenario. Here is the more believable and common scenario: Idiot in fast lane driving slower than posted speed limit and blocking out line of traffic that wants to pass at safe/legal speed. Solution: Police need to cite and pull over slow traffic in left lane. Or laws passed to make left lane for passing only on multilane highways of 3+ lanes in one direction. Then suspend licenses of people who don't comprehend or possess skills to drive in a safe / legal manner on public roads. Although, its good to see the conversation still bouncing around public channels. Bravo!
Totally agree. There are signs that say lefy lane for passing only amd stupid people think that because they're going the speed limit they dont habe to move over. Doesn't matter if youre going 100, if someone is going faster move over. In Germany there are sections of the autobahn that have no speed limit, but thwy dont linger in the left lane eithet. They pass amd move over and dont get into the left lane unless they're passing. And despite no speed limits in parts of it they still have a lower accodwnt and fatality rate than we do.
But why is nothing ever said about morons who are driving 20 on a 25 for a long distance when the road is clear and dry? They are also a hazard but the police never do anything to them. Everyone needs to go with the flow of traffic. Slow people on the road are just as much a hazard as those trying to do 35 on a 25. So many times I am so irritated following idiots driving 26 MPH on a 35. They are so stupid they can't even read a dang street sign. I will get on their ass some to get them to speed up. I never want anyone to speed, but we all need to get places. You are not the only one on the road. If you can't see well, or can't feel your feet because of diabetes. You have no business behind the wheel. You are a hazard to yourself and others! Driving is not that freaking difficult. Practice, learn it or quit. It is not rocket science. Watch your road, signs and get the heck off the stupid cell phones. That call or text can wait. You're not that important! :)
That doesn't happen nearly as much as ppl who follow other vehicles too close. You definitely come off as someone who follows other cars too close.
@@blah9664 I only follow others too close if they are not driving the posted speed. If they are driving like normal, I have no reason to be close to them. no one should speed, or drive slow. Courteous to everyone. We all share the road, and we all should drive to help each other not impede traffic or race.
Most awkward exchange of interviewer and cop. Stop interviewing cops.