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Sweet justice
Sauce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV2JBbol2To
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FP Edit: Woooow, I woke up on the FP! You guys are awesome!!!!
imbettingimnot
I feel like motorcycle dude sped up to be an asshole...
gregology
I bet that motorcyclist has had a lot of accidents that are never their fault
ThatSandman
As much as i agree she's in the wrong. When you see someone doing that you should back off and just let them go. He's just as dangerous
ComradeSnowball
You could just lightly apply your brakes, let the idiot go past and move on with your life. Or throw a tantrum like a baby and post in on yt
SlumberingDemon
This happened in my town!! Woo
unamarisol
Mine too!!!
SpaceOfTwoWeeks
Sorry, but any motorist, car or bike, can let someone merge in front of them. If you see them coming over you hold back. Guy was stubborn
Corrodias
Can, but aren't required to? Either way, you certainly aren't allowed to try to run someone off the road when you merge.
KarlNapf
Biker here... speed up or slow down, problem solved.
IReplyWithGraphicsInterchangeFormats
QuickPaws
This cop in this video for this gif is awesome.
Ijustwanttobememe
I like this guy!
thiiiiiiiisguy
Can confirm this is a majority of how I spend my days at work.
AffleckYoutheBombinPhantomsyo
Delaware represent!
captnsteverogers
Yeah man!! Dude lives down the road from me!
xX69Memelord69Xx
God I fucking hate special snowflake cyclists.
howaboutadoover
This happened in the town I grew up in and honestly I know who this kid on the bike is. He's an entitled little brat!!!
TheCrimsonFukr
Fucking awesome!
RussellStover77
I like how at least his bike doesn't run at 200 decibels like all the god damn Harleys in my area.
BarfingMonkey
I want to see the rest of it!
Tweeg
Me too. Then I remembered he probably had to stop the camera to show the video. :|
Leeloothedog
he did. saw the dude in the vid say exactly that on youtube. infact he left before he even knows what happened to the driver.(i assume nada)
JayEnfield
If I recall correctly, it WAS a ticket.
Eowyneb
For attempted murder!? What the hell
Dolkeem
Attempted murder? now what is that. Do you get nobel prizes for attempted chemistry?
JayEnfield
That's not attempted murder.
ApsychicRat
shall we recall our justice system is supposed to be about correction. not vengeance
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
No fuckin way! I wish I could find an officer so easily when I need one.
sakela
That guy was a dick about it.
rollotomosi
Year round rider here. The rider let their pride place themselves and keep themselves in danger. Honda was an idiot, oh yes, but 1/2
dragonthc
Here in Miami, people on motorcycles and even scooters ride extremely dangerous. They always pass cars in lane and shoot up to the light.
aserin89
Then you try and do the right thing and some stupid bitch decides to run into you because she thought you where going even thou you had 1/2
aserin89
Your leg down waiting for it to be clear to turn.....
pdxenburg
Meh that car was in front at the merge
andnowmyteaiscold
Exactly. The car had the option of slowing down or speeding up, and decided to speed up. The biker reacted by speeding up to close the gap.
OpenDaMouth
Preach
rollotomosi
2/2 the rider acted like a little pissant and just had to make a point. Pick bigger battles bud. You'll hate riding if you're thin skinned.
Duzznat1
I agree I just get aggregate with people like this but not to the point where I would tell a cop but that's me
N0ticeablyFAT
Agreed. "The vehicle with the largest wheels has the right of way" stops being a funny joke when you are your roll cage.
SuperThingy
That's the best way I've heard to describe why to use defensive technique when on a bike of any form
Alighierian
also baffles me some people think it's smart to do stuff like this on a 2-wheeled vehicle next to a 4-wheeled one |1
Alighierian
2| if a collision happens, accidental or not, the 2-wheeled vehicle always loses, simply because it isn't as stable or safe
Whhpssh
Had this happen to me once but I ride a Harley. Pulled the clutch, jacked the throttle, and scared the shit out of inattentive soccer mom.
RX7zx6r
I woulda just just rev bombed her, flip her the bird and be on my way. No need for police.
Djalabajoe
"it goes right left right".............. is that thing in the USA, motorcycling in Scotland I wave people ahead and a lot go "no after you"
nowitsshowtime
In NYC it's right left left right left left left (insert out of state driver) right right right HONK right HONK left HONK HONK
CromNsteel
I thought it was whoever is in front slightly gets right of way and the back vehicle slows to let them in?
JackHarknessNerdySidekick
legally here the motorcycle had the right of way as it was the other lane that disappeared. the left right left thing is just courtesy
w0ntoan
Zippering is just courtesy, not required. And also traffic efficient.
Snoopans
Only alternates left right left right when both lanes merge into one lane without signs signaling which lane technically ended
OdeToBouncer
Soo... motorcycling in Scotland is like Canada then? But with kooky accents? And kilts flapping in the breeze? http://imgur.com/QYjeIR2
BennyBlancoFromTheBronxx
Dudes a snitch
OneBigPotato
Frfr. Come on, man. Was it really necessary.
BennyBlancoFromTheBronxx
Me or him? I thought buddy on the bike was a bit overzealous
OneBigPotato
Sorry, friend! I meant the biker was overreacting!
homicidal85
There is a law for how to merge? Where is this?
Jammiepak
Depends on the road markings. As you can see on the video the right lane is the one that is the one that ends the left continues.
Kolukonu
There will be a sign that either says "Lane ends, Merge Left" or "Lane ends, Merge Right".
teejereeve
Insurance adjuster, here. They'd definitely have had shared liability if there was an impact here.
kuckele1
Insurance adjuster here. No they wouldn't of
teejereeve
1/3 let me re-phrase. If impact happened after motorcycle maintained the lane, they absolute would have had shared negligence. The car made
teejereeve
2/3 the initial breach for improper lane change. Motorcycle would have shared negligence for failure to take evasive action. They clearly
teejereeve
3/3 saw an impending collision and chose not to avoid the collision. In fact, they ensured it by trying to make a point.
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teejereeve
2/2 improper lane change. Motorcycle would have had a breach for failure to take evasive action.
kuckele1
I agree with that would of been mutual fault.
Pandaphant
Driver was ahead of the biker when the lanes began to merge, he should have slowed down and gotten behind her instead of whinging.
LavaAxe
I'm always like "it's 'whining'". But apparently 'whinging' is correct too.
Pandaphant
"She tried to run me off the road!" over-exaggerate much, Greg?
shrugsy
Driver wasn't ahead, she sped up trying to overtake while the lane ended, that's why he started looking at the car
Mustymuffins
That's not how zipper merging works, Most people forget how it works as soon as they pass their drivers test but he was right in this case.
AmericasHouseguest
Seriously he was a dick.
OdeToBouncer
Respectfully, doesn't matter. He has presence in the left lane and therefore right of way for this merge. Her lane merges behind him.
Pandaphant
You dont just come to a complete stop and let everyone in the left lane already pass you. If they were side by side he was right they werent
Corrodias
What exactly are you supposed to do if they aren't making room? Crash into them and force your way in?
Pandaphant
You slow down slightly and get behind them.... cars and bikes do have brakes you know. This type of situation occurs every day when merging.
Corrodias
Ah. I thought that was obvious, so I suppose I'm not entirely sure what scenario you're describing when saying what folks shouldn't do.
onethousandninehundredandninetytwo
As a Floridian, few people follow road laws. You always have to be extra defensive, especially on bikes. I'd let them merge and go on living
WelchsShittyFruitSnacks
Actually no, the driver wasn't. The driver sped up to pass the biker. The driver is clearly and idiot.
assholecasserole
This is in south windsor ct, my old town. And these assholes from mass ALL DRIVE LIKE THIS
TheNextHafthorBjornsson
Hey, I'm from CT too! Every shitty driver around here is always from mass or ny and I fuckin hate it.
carseguy
Sdub reppin
assholecasserole
Also, if a cop pulls you over in south windsor, 100% guaranteed you are getting a ticket
Counterfit
Connecticut is basically a speed trap between Rhode Island and New York.
tatopotato
I'm a new driver so I'll ask this for clarification; the car is in the wrong since those who are merging are supposed to yield, correct? 1/
Snoopans
The car should have signaled and and slowed down yielding to traffic in the left lane since the right lane ended and had to merge.
tatopotato
Or is it something else? I'd just like to know so I don't do the same. 2/2
Ihatestickyballs
Correct, plus I always keep an extra eye out to see if there is a motorcyclist around when in the car. Assuming there are only cars and 1/2
Ihatestickyballs
taking only a quick look for something 'big' is what causes many accidents with motorcyclists. Sorry, not a native speaker ;)
Ihatestickyballs
P.S. use your indicators/blinkers
mikemill
Both people were wrong. The car should have slowed down and made room and merged behind the biker. The biker was wrong for not slowing 1/?
CrazyGuyOnABike
Car was legally wrong. Biker was probably stupid, but technically in the right.
mikemill
Technically sure, but from the perspective of avoiding collisions and safe travel the biker was wrong as well.
Jammiepak
No legal reason for the bike to slow, however as a bike rider it's always sensible to assume you haven't been seen by the car driver.
mikemill
The law is of little value when you are sliding on the pavement. Additionally, there is a legal duty to avoid collisions.
mikemill
when he saw the car not giving room. People make mistakes and it isn't worth an accident because you are "right". Drive safely and forgive
Jammiepak
Agreed
Mackl3s
So many folks don't seem to realise you can be both right and dead.
tatopotato
That's good to know. Thanks for the explanation.
XedtheRed
The driver of the car was merging into traffic, SHE should have slowed to merge. Drivers handbook states as such. Better to be caught 1/2
XedtheRed
2/2 Here and informed of this in a low speed setting than to have it stated to you with cuffs on and somebody else in a body bag.
tomkingkong
Sorry you got downvoted
mindstorm8191
I think the car started behind the biker & was trying to pass anyway. I drive a car & hate when people do this
GuacamoleBubbleGuts
"Get behind me". -Cop chillin', eating Cheese Nips
Vindictator1972
"Come with me if you wanna live" -cop -probably or Something about Justice instead of Life.
t0pz
"Ma'm, i'm gonna need you to step outta the car... and hold this bag of nips"
zma123456
That had me laughing. It was so cool. You know the cop was having a slow day.
d1nosawr
What are cheese nips?
BakedAlaskan
Me right now
IREALLYLIKEREDHEADEDWOMEN
FUCK YOU
DongSayaDae
The nips of women who frolic in cheetos.
DeannaZone
@grendies , before thou ask, no i shall not.
Trollslegur
Little lies in a box.
GuacamoleBubbleGuts
Turn on safe mode before you Google it
SoludisSnake
Thescreamimgwaffle
Rosoe
My exact irl reaction
Mohead12
PopeyeTheSailor
http://thehostages.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/cheesenips.jpg NSFW
psychologicaltrap
Popeye is truly the hero of the hour.
mohrPANDArchy
Cheap shit version of cheezits
schmojanson
So true
drscotticus
My mom put these bastards in a snack mix she made once. Thought we wouldn't notice the difference. She wrong.
snackmanistan
Unpopular opinion: I like them better than cheezits.
ObeseWanKenobi
They're not as salty is basically why I like them
DoctorWhoots420
Oh man I love those
Trollslegur
Communist detected on American soil! http://imgur.com/dlYp7nz
DoctorWhoots420
Shit Canadians are commies?
Slater0
I love how the policeman just believed the biker, reminds me of kids at school threatening to get their big brother.
ilovereubensandwiches
Exactly
dweadpiewitwobbits
I wonder what his verdict was.
grantavius
He didn't believe the biker, but there is adequate reason to investigate. Stop driver, review video.
WiiMan13
And if he does nothing then cops are worthless and never actually enforce the law right?
Corrodias
He believed that the odds of him lying are low enough that it's worth the risk of merely inconveniencing the driver for 5 minutes.
grabthembythepussy
I cycle in DC and so far Police stopped 4 cars this year because they wanted to merge in my lane.
SherMattLockSmith
He saw the camera on his helmet, and in the original video I believes he asks "did you record it?"
Leeloothedog
Negative. in the original video he tells the cop he has it on video before the cop can ask.
SherMattLockSmith
Ah, well I knew there was a confirmation of the recording of the incident before the cop acted.
OdeToBouncer
He saw the go pro and heard "I got it on video". What's he gonna do, not enforce the law when approached by someone claiming to have proof?
todayok
You're new to how police think, aren't you.
Slater0
When I say I love how the policeman believed the biker, I mean, I love how he believed him. I meant it as a positive.
OdeToBouncer
Well... phrasing? :) I read it in a different voice, but I understand what you mean now.
SjorsM
So kids threatening to get their big brother is a positive thing for you? I personally find that rather childish.
Slater0
Actually, I was referring to the fact I actually liked that he believed the biker as a positive. The last part was just a school flashback.
TheDrunkenShinobi
As a motorcyclist instead staying even with her I would have just backed off... I think that's a pretty normal thing to do
pitpeaches
I just take off. Rather be far away from them
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QuickPaws
He was ahead, and she pulled even along side, in a reducing lane. How is that not an act of asshole?
UncivilCivilEngineer
Yup me too. Been riding 15 years and what this guy did was a bad idea, you don't play chicken with cars..
StanHalfTheAnswerMan
Except you're not an aggressive jackass with a death wish
charlesengine
i would probably be the same. but by doing what he did he's helping the problem. hopefully teaching at least one driver a lesson
BubbysaurusREX
Yea this motorcyclist is pretty ballsy for going up against a car in a lane merging contest. They're both idiots.
K9delta
There is a possibility that there was a car very close behind. When they stopped there was already a car stopped behind them
equityforpunks
IDK about US, but here you are supposed to give room in merging if the merger is ahead of you. Tho, merger still must avoid force cutting.
longoriaisaiah
They looked pretty even though, I feel like the biker totally overreacted
SneakySquidd
Exactly, defensive riding is a must, obvs she was in the wrong, forget your ego, apply the brakes, better than dying
zma123456
He has a gopro, but not common sense just the person merging.
KingBifurious
Exactly. If it's a test of who will take it further just remember who is driving what. He could have reported her registration
Counterfit
That's kinda what he did
KingBifurious
He could have let them blatantly fail to let him merge, drop back to where it's safe, then report her. sorry for the confusion, 1/2
KingBifurious
I still like how they reacted. Was just saying its not the safest option even if 'correct' 2/2
WingWangChickenPickenBingBang
Yeah he seemed to be out for attention in my opinion
franksymptoms
This. I used to ride. Hot heads = broken necks. Right of way means nothing if you are mangled or dead.
YesThatWasMe
Yeah I would of too so I wouldn't ruin my bike by the idiot in the car.
wandergeist
I really started enjoying driving once I started viewing it as a game in which every other person was attempting to kill me all the time.
zero3338
Not worth it even as a car driver. The cars front bumper was ahead of the cyclist, just let them go a head, rather ahead than on your ass.
Weentit
Yeah, dude had a bad day and the prius driver is a prous driving fuck that deserves all the bad things.
Counterfit
*Civic driver
esgedi
Excuse me? He owns the road. It's HIS lane. Are you retarded or something?
Zirze
He probably does most of the time, but this time was different.
AuBenHill
Better to back off, than be dead right.
onetonjake
Yeah, that would have been the safer option. But! Sometimes you just want to prove a point.
CaptainInvictus
Driving in a blizzard my dad wanted to prove a point to another driver nevermind that it nearly sent us over a snowbank and killed all of us
breakfastburner
Not disagreeing with you. We've all had someone piss us of while driving but just call them an asshole in your vehicle and move on.
OneBigPotato
One hundred percent this. Don't be an emotional driver. You could endanger yourself or other people. Be mature and safe and use some sense.
breakfastburner
I think that's a nice way of explaining road rage.
remindmetostopprocrastinating
Also, she had position (was in front) so easier to drop back and leave dying for another day than be a douche abt it
FlamingIdiot
Except she starts behind him and then pulls even
remindmetostopprocrastinating
At the point of merge, she is definitely ahead. Either way, better to be right and alive than right and dead.
serpentinebaboo
Exactly my thoughts. The zipper effect is just a courtesy, not a law. "She tried to run me out of the road" is a huge stretch.
RubyPorto
Her lane was ending, so he has the right of way. The zipper is a courtesy for the people in the lane that's ending (i.e. her in this case).
DangerousNoodle
Or just pass her. He's on a bike, that isn't a problem!
Jammiepak
That illegal there is a solid double yellow for a good reason.
DangerousNoodle
Meaning he should move ahead of her. She was in the yield lane, she was required to yield to him anyways.
Corrodias
Not that kind of pass. "Move ahead of" kind of pass. They're right next to each other at the start.
Jammiepak
Yep sitting in blind spots is rookie riding, but that close with her window open he probably assumed she knew where he was
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turbulentlizard
Watch the video, he also lays on the horn for a good few seconds and she just ignores it then smirks at him later.
breakfastburner
Whenever I've ridden a motorcycle I've been 100% on the defense. If someone makes a stupid mistake, I die. They don't. Not worth it.
WALKABOUT2K
This, you don't have the luxury of being in a protective metal box. Better to back off. If they want to be a few feet in front, let them.
n0n53n53
You'd be dead right though and that's important
TheRealArclight
plz plz do this i have lost friends and family on bikes.. just take the high road and be safe...
ItWasCool
but what if i want to die?
Oweathrey
shit fam you okay?
HUGEFUCKINWEEB
then get a motorcycle
eightbitnoise
better yet get a bullet bike.
HereAndSortaQueer
a crotch rocket?
XxPandaCowxX
Brother?
DustBird
Soon.