Road Rage - Driver took photo of my car

[2JZ]

Hi Guys,

I was involved in a road rage incident yesterday where a Nissan GTR R32/Honda Prelude/Nissan Silvia (sorry couldn't tell what it was) came flying up my rear and started tailgating me and the guys started making rude gestures.

At the next set of lights, the guy got out and took a photo of my car and plates.

This happened In a 50km/h zone and it wasn't like I was going ridiculously slow I was doing about 48-50km/h.

Yes, I could have pulled over and let the other guy pass but it was impractical given that the street was parked full of cars given the lockdown

The question is can he do anything about it such as make up BS and tell cops that I was speeding or driving dangerously?

Thanks

[Top_Ghia]

Absolutely nothing is going to happen.

[Vesper Martini]

Hi Welcome to Ford Forums 2JZ

[ozpacman]

Hi 2JZ and welcome to the forum.

Mate I wouldn't worry about it too much if you weren't doing anything silly. He can tell the police you were doing 240 kph in the 50 zone if he wants to, however they would be looking for corroborative evidence of that before any action could be taken.

An uncorroborated version of events given by one person carries very little weight, likewise a couple of pics of your car sitting stationary at a set of lights is not in itself, evidence of an offence.

If he's claiming you brake checked him, or did something else that could be construed as dangerous, then police may come and get a version from you. If these events occurred as you state in your post, then I'd suggest that your polite explanation of same will see the other driver's complaint being found to be unsubstantiated, and that'll be the end of the matter.

Cheers,

Russ.

[2JZ]

Originally Posted by Fiji

We are not playing Mario gokarts on the road.. move over next time

Maybe it was Dominic torreto ready to pull a heist on you.. what do you drive?

I was actually trying to look for a spot to pull over but I there was absolutely nowhere to pull over as I've mentioned in the first post the street was parked full of cars.

[Hippy]

so . what was the problem in the first place ?

and , who done what ?>

harden up..

i/m going' with tha fast and furious theory ,,

you may 'ave an awesome rig ,,,,

just kidding.

should 'ave got out , and asked wtf is going on...

[slowsnake]

Are you male or female?
And it is scary if it was night time.
Just call the police next time if you are that scared, but sounds like they wanted to get somewhere faster than you were driving?
Probably " tweakers " on a night out!

Cheers King Billy

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by 2JZ

I was actually trying to look for a spot to pull over but I there was absolutely nowhere to pull over as I've mentioned in the first post the street was parked full of cars.

What car are you driving 2JZ a Supra?

They probably just liked the car and wanted a photo

[2JZ]

I just drive a typical Mazda 3, though I wish I could afford a Supra.

[snap0964]

Originally Posted by Hippy

should 'ave got out , and asked wtf is going on...

Bad idea I would think.
Doesn't sound like they were stopping the OP for his autograph.

You don't know what sets these nutbags off - add physical confrontation and you may just get
a knife pulled on you - you can't tell.

Best to keep driving and let it pass.

[GO FURTHER]

Good idea these days to have a dashcam installed.
One that records both GPS speed (stamped on video) and location data.

I have two... Front and rear, and have the front one set to record audio as well.

Video evidence goes a long way if you need to go to the police in a road rage or accident dispute.

[Citroënbender]

“gottle o’geer” methinks.

[MrEL]

This has to be another return of the Hulk.....

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by MrEL

This has to be another return of the Hulk.....

agreed

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by 2JZ

I just drive a typical Mazda 3, though I wish I could afford a Supra.

I thought you might have had an XR6 fitted with a 2JZ or something

[Giant Cranium]

$10 on ‘things that didn’t happen’

Also lol that your user name is 2jz but you didn’t know what car it was.

[MITCHAY]

What do they expect the cops to do with that? Unless there are any corroborating witnesses it means nothing.

Video is a different story although some of these dash cams vids you see, I feel there is some creative editing

[mondeomatureguy]

Hi Guys,
i had a road rage incident once and it was on a Saturday in the Sutherland Shire.
I was driving on Captain Cook Drive going toward Wanda Beach and it was three lanes, when i looked in the passenger,s mirror and noticed a Toyota 4WD flying down the left lane.

He didnt notice the parked cars and by the time he did he hit the brakes and tried to push me into the next lane. I could not swerve because there was a car next to me.

he got behind me then over to the right lane, got in front of me and kept hitting the brakes and when i tried to go past him he cut me off.
I wasn't in a hurry so just stayed behind him because i just didn't know what this guy had, a knife, a gun or what else?

In the end this nut bag turned off and it ended well with no fighting, and no body got hurt.

[wodahs]

hi guys
im sorry im the one that tends to rage
i tend to rage a sports cars
as i just hate how they scratch my kenworth truck's diffs

roKWiz would know how i feel

[jakka351]

I usually just down shift and take foot off the accelerator when this happens. If I feel extra brave come to a complete stop. Bloody hooligans flashing red and blue lights at me...

[marty351]

Originally Posted by maximafag

I usually just down shift and take foot off the accelerator when this happens. If I feel extra brave come to a complete stop. Bloody hooligans flashing red and blue lights at me...

I guess you get tailgated by corollas and volvos?

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by wodahs

hi guys
im sorry im the one that tends to rage
i tend to rage a sports cars
as i just hate how they scratch my kenworth truck's diffs

roKWiz would know how i feel

and leave scuff marks on your expensive KW mudflaps.

[slowsnake]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

and leave scuff marks on your expensive KW mudflaps.

Am glad you drive a KW, its better than looking up a " dogs a.se " all day i suppose!...



Cheers King Billy

[DJR-351]

Originally Posted by 2JZ

I just drive a typical Mazda 3

I would be eternally thankful that someone thought a Mazda 3 was worth the taking the trouble.....

[Hippy]

Originally Posted by maximafag

I usually just down shift and take foot off the accelerator when this happens. If I feel extra brave come to a complete stop. Bloody hooligans flashing red and blue lights at me...

agree , flashing red and blue lights , geez ,, can be dangerous ..

bloody scares Hell out me seeing eye Dog ....

Dunno what ta do,,

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by slowsnake

Am glad you drive a KW, its better than looking up a " dogs a.se " all day i suppose!...


Cheers King Billy

No I do that to in one of the smaller trucks.

[slowsnake]

Arrggggg!



Cheers King Billy

[Mulva]

Someone had to post a 2JZ transplant

[spyman03]

I was involved in a road rage 10 years ago take my advice if they hit you make sure you disable them in return,
I was stabbed 23 times lost half a lung,lost the tops of both ears and if it wasn’t for me crushing the mother btw our cars they would have gotten away.

[Giant Cranium]

Bloody hell! Road rage ain’t worth it. You don’t know how unhinged the other person is