encounter with a "speed" vigilante!
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Wierd one this... and difficult to comprehend his misguided logic.
I was coming out of a 30 in to a 40 last night and was following an 07 plate Merc. Speed was inbetween 40-45 so no probs there.
40 turns to single lane NSL and no change in speed which is annoying - but I respect this and fair enough if he doesnt want or feel comfortable to go any faster. So I safely make my way passed him. Nothing untoward.
About 1-1.5 a miles further down the road I encounter another vehilce in front, dordling along at around 35-40 and (still NSL) but as road turns again to a 30 again shortly decide there is no point in overtaking. I follow this guy steadily for about 2 miles in between 30-35mph whereby he turns off at a spot roundabout.
By this time, Mercedes driver has caught up with me (obviously speeding - assume he's one of those 40 everywherew
kers types).
Anyway, I accelerate away from the roundabout in my nice torquey (and chipped) oil burner. No stress here. Next thing I'm met with flashing of headlights and a Merc flying up behind me (so close as I could not see headlamps). I immediately think that not only is he a 40-everywhere type, and assume he doesnt like overtakers. I ignore him and he drops back.
Next thing, more flashing headlights.
I now think that maybe there's something wrong with my car so check dials (temperature etc) car feels ok, no noises - so a little bit concerned. Anyway, again he accelerates up to me, tailgating so close that I cant see his lights - and Im starting to get really pissed off - but ignore him and carry on.
I now get to my turn - whereby I turn right in a fliter lane. Level crossing is closed so a bit of a queue but I pull up in RH lane to wait. The Merc pulls up behind me.... He waits for 10 seconds then changes lanes pulling up up next to me. The Merc is driven by a middle aged guy with the driver waving his 3 fingers at me shouting out "It's a 30 limit!"... IDIOT!
...So:
I know he drive 40-45 in a 40,
40-45 in an NSL,
Doesnt like being overtaken
...Then speeds through a 30 (he must have to catch me up).
He tailgates me, flashes and drops back
- violently accelerates to tailgate me again (probably drops to 15-20mph then up to 50 and stamps on brakes!!!).
He then diverts his route to sit behind me in a queue then changes his mind before attempting to educate me prior to screeching off!
.......and he's shouting "its a 30".
So pissed off at this type of person.
WTF?????????
It's this sort of driving that will turn someone in to a road-rage statistic and me getting done for assault.
I was coming out of a 30 in to a 40 last night and was following an 07 plate Merc. Speed was inbetween 40-45 so no probs there.
40 turns to single lane NSL and no change in speed which is annoying - but I respect this and fair enough if he doesnt want or feel comfortable to go any faster. So I safely make my way passed him. Nothing untoward.
About 1-1.5 a miles further down the road I encounter another vehilce in front, dordling along at around 35-40 and (still NSL) but as road turns again to a 30 again shortly decide there is no point in overtaking. I follow this guy steadily for about 2 miles in between 30-35mph whereby he turns off at a spot roundabout.
By this time, Mercedes driver has caught up with me (obviously speeding - assume he's one of those 40 everywhere
kersAnyway, I accelerate away from the roundabout in my nice torquey (and chipped) oil burner. No stress here. Next thing I'm met with flashing of headlights and a Merc flying up behind me (so close as I could not see headlamps). I immediately think that not only is he a 40-everywhere type, and assume he doesnt like overtakers. I ignore him and he drops back.
Next thing, more flashing headlights.
I now think that maybe there's something wrong with my car so check dials (temperature etc) car feels ok, no noises - so a little bit concerned. Anyway, again he accelerates up to me, tailgating so close that I cant see his lights - and Im starting to get really pissed off - but ignore him and carry on.
I now get to my turn - whereby I turn right in a fliter lane. Level crossing is closed so a bit of a queue but I pull up in RH lane to wait. The Merc pulls up behind me.... He waits for 10 seconds then changes lanes pulling up up next to me. The Merc is driven by a middle aged guy with the driver waving his 3 fingers at me shouting out "It's a 30 limit!"... IDIOT!
...So:
I know he drive 40-45 in a 40,
40-45 in an NSL,
Doesnt like being overtaken
...Then speeds through a 30 (he must have to catch me up).
He tailgates me, flashes and drops back
- violently accelerates to tailgate me again (probably drops to 15-20mph then up to 50 and stamps on brakes!!!).
He then diverts his route to sit behind me in a queue then changes his mind before attempting to educate me prior to screeching off!
.......and he's shouting "its a 30".
So pissed off at this type of person.
WTF?????????
It's this sort of driving that will turn someone in to a road-rage statistic and me getting done for assault.
Edited by Gallen on Wednesday 8th December 18:27
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