Bad driving on roundabout - what offence?
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Evening all,
Earlier I did some bad driving and moved lanes too late on a roundabout. Unfortunately there was an angry karen with a dash cam that shouted abuse and flashed and beeped me and family for the next mile.
I admit my driving was bad as I should have pulled into correct lane sooner. It is a simple three exit roundabout, I should have been in right lane to turn right. I realised (on the roundabout) and indicated and pulled across.
Assuming angry karen submits this to someone that cares - how long will my sentance be?
Earlier I did some bad driving and moved lanes too late on a roundabout. Unfortunately there was an angry karen with a dash cam that shouted abuse and flashed and beeped me and family for the next mile.
I admit my driving was bad as I should have pulled into correct lane sooner. It is a simple three exit roundabout, I should have been in right lane to turn right. I realised (on the roundabout) and indicated and pulled across.
Assuming angry karen submits this to someone that cares - how long will my sentance be?
I doubt she would go to the police - particularly if the dashcam recorded HER shouting, swearing and gesticulating - whilst following you in what - no doubt - the police would feel would be an aggressive and intimidating way.
We all make mistakes, best policy is for the 'erroneous' driver to show an apologetic wave / smile. Most 'victims' would accept this IMHO.
We all make mistakes, best policy is for the 'erroneous' driver to show an apologetic wave / smile. Most 'victims' would accept this IMHO.
Are there definitely signposted lanes on the roundabut? Around here very few of the roundabouts have properly signposted lanes even though most people treat them as if they do. If they don't, then no offence actually committed as you haven't actually changed lanes. Even if there are properly signed lanes, it's not a crime to change lanes as long as long as you don't do it carelessly.
Derata, there are two lanes on approach to the roundabout and then two on the roundabout until the first turn off where it goes to one lane on the roundabout.
Yes Alfa I think she was shouting "I have a dashcam", we ignored her so as not to escalate, I did sort of think, is the dashcam recording your tailgating of me 3 inches off the bumper too.
Yes Alfa I think she was shouting "I have a dashcam", we ignored her so as not to escalate, I did sort of think, is the dashcam recording your tailgating of me 3 inches off the bumper too.
eniacs said:
Sorry lol.
She was the definition of a karen though.
No place for stereotypes!She was the definition of a karen though.
On your situation, I very much doubt the police will be interested. She will have calmed down (perhaps). Always assume people will make mistakes. Part of advanced driving is spotting people’s’ imminent mistakes before they make them. Have a look at some dash cam videos on You Tube, at least 50% are either the instigator of the error, or deliberately provoking a situation.
The sentence of this court is that you will be taken from here to the place from whence you came and there be kept in close confinement until the ninth day of November in the year of our lord 2020, and upon that day that you be taken to the place of execution and there hanged by the neck until you are dead. And may God have mercy upon your soul.
Alternatively, you will become a better driver because you will learn from this minor event.
Alternatively, you will become a better driver because you will learn from this minor event.
Thanks for the replies so far.
I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
eniacs said:
Thanks for the replies so far.
I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
Did you make an apologetic signal, a “sorry” wave or the like?I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
eniacs said:
Thanks for the replies so far.
I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
You thought it was a minor issue - From her perspective perhaps it wasn't. From having being wiped out in a similar incident last year I can understand how she felt. Reflecting on it as you are gives you an opportunity to avoid similar situations in future.I'm still surprised how angry one person can be over what I thought was a minor driving issue. I suppose I'm not thinking about her, I assume all drivers are sensible composed and well rested. Presumably she had a really bad day and I tipped her over the edge.
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