Posted by Caligula I got a $200 ticket for tail gating about a month ago.

Cuz it was a fucking cop you tailgated!

And last night, we had another one while coming home. Shutterbug then slowed to the speed limit and just kept going. The tailgater finally decided to go around us (fine by us!) and then backed off at the last second as Shutterbug pointed and commented "This should be neat".

I looked over to where she was pointing and there was a cop! Damn but he was on the radio at the time. Oh that would have been s-o-o-o sweet seeing the tailgater get nailed! Perhaps another time... <wicked grin>

I started laughing when I remember that happened to another tailgater who was being a damned nuisance about 24 years ago. I was finally able to change lanes (there was another vehicle in the way that finally got out of the way) and the asshole went racing by at very high speed. Sure enough, about 15 minutes later, I saw him at the side of the road with a cop giving him a ticket. I popped the horn and when he looked over, gave him a big cheery wave. The last I saw was him having a temper tantrum and the cop just standing there shaking his head.

Ussually I go 10% or so over, but when a tialgater gets on me, I'll slow right down to the speed limit. If they get a chance to pass me I'll blow them a kiss. I love the looks on their faces.



However, I HATE the people who insist on doing 10-20 below the speed limit.

And those who do 70km/h no matter what the sign says. 70 in a 90 when I can be doing 100. AAAAHHHHHH.

When someone tailgate me, and keeps doing it, real close. I am the guy who slams on the brakes so hard, you hear his tires squeel, I don't stop, but i slow way down when i slam the brakes. They back off real quick.

But then i really don't care if someone hits me from behind, i drive a bloody tank anyways.

Posted by gambino When someone tailgate me, and keeps doing it, real close. I am the guy who slams on the brakes so hard, you hear his tires squeel, I don't stop, but i slow way down when i slam the brakes. They back off real quick. But then i really don't care if someone hits me from behind, i drive a bloody tank anyways.

Hahaha, yeah, I drive a VW Bug, so I have to be careful they don't actually cream me when I do that. If it's a truck or a semi behind me, I'm history.

Posted by Caligula I got a $200 ticket for tail gating about a month ago. <snip> ...Still havent paid it.

You should do that before you get your suspension notice in the mail.

$70 per notice to reinstate your license if you don't answer it.

Posted by snap228 Hahaha, yeah, I drive a VW Bug, so I have to be careful they don't actually cream me when I do that. If it's a truck or a semi behind me, I'm history.

Yeah, I would not recommend this route if it's a semi behind you.

Yes, instead of getting out of the way, slam on your brakes and cause an accident, brilliant.

Posted by Ares Yes, instead of getting out of the way, slam on your brakes and cause an accident, brilliant.

you're kind of missing the point, methinks.

Posted by 944kid You should do that before you get your suspension notice in the mail. $70 per notice to reinstate your license if you don't answer it.

It would be hilarious if he mails his payment, then checks the mail and gets his suspension the same day. He will have to wait until they process his payment and has proof so he can reinstate his license, and pay an additional $70. New York streets will be safe for that duration, HAHAHA.

Posted by Ares Yes, instead of getting out of the way, slam on your brakes and cause an accident, brilliant.

Well duh.

Posted by Ares Yes, instead of getting out of the way, slam on your brakes and cause an accident, brilliant.

Dude, there was totally a cat running out in front of me. You're telling me you didn't see the kitty? My bad, now pay for mah damaged car!

If I slam on my brakes for a legitimate reason, and the person behind me hits me.
He/she was too close (tailgating). So the person who was tailgating is the person causing accidents, this is why it's called (following to close). It's an offence.

Posted by gambino If I slam on my brakes for a legitimate reason, and the person behind me hits me. He/she was too close (tailgating). So the person who was tailgating is the person causing accidents, this is why it's called (following to close). It's an offence.

This just happened to me a few days ago. It was a young kid and raining. I didn't even slam on the breaks. I was slowing down while approaching a stoplight. Next thing you know I'm rammed into the person in front of me. Ughh. Not too much damage thank god, but still GAH!

That sucks, glad you're ok though.
Really sucks though that you had your car damaged in the front and the back.

Posted by big dave It would be hilarious if he mails his payment, then checks the mail and gets his suspension the same day. He will have to wait until they process his payment and has proof so he can reinstate his license, and pay an additional $70. New York streets will be safe for that duration, HAHAHA.

He should go ahead and mail in his check to pay the fine, but take clear nail polish and paint a big FUCK YOU on the check first. It's the small gestures that count

Alrightythen. I'm running some errands this morning after dropping Kiddo off at school. I'm taking my time (school zone) and morning traffic etc. and why the fuck should I hurry etc. Dude pulls up behind me and I can see he's a bit agitated. All the signs of mental breakdown are evident: flapping hands, slapping the dash, gripping the wheel like there's no tomorrow, and I can see his face curl up into the expletive position and he's waving around and going nuts.

Excellent, I think.

So I decide to ease off on the gas and have some fun. It's a tight street with cars parked on either side, and the road weaves around nice bends and there's a solid line and Dude is going bonkers. It looks as though he's having a heart attack or a stroke or at least a total freak-out. FUCK FUCK FUCK etc. and he begins to edge up behind me until I can't see the hood of his car.

So I tap the breaks, and he eases off a bit, but the fierce energy of his frustration is obviously getting the better of him, and he edges up again. So I tap the breaks and Dude is practically exploding from his seat. Then I slow down as I approach the light, which has JUST turned yellow, and then I stop JUST as it turns red.

Speaking of turning red, my friend is ape-shit crazy now, and he's leaning out of the car screaming, and it's SO MUCH FUN that I take a second or five after the light turns green and Dude tries to drive around me before I even get off the line AND WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT but there's a cop coming around the corner and on go the lights and Dude gets pulled over, and as I'm driving off, I can see his not having much luck with the explanation, etc.

I wonder how much the ticket was, and now I'm wondering how his day is going.

Awesome, I know the types. I see them often here in Toronto, people who are so important, and they need to get home 3.5 seconds sooner or some crap.

I see them rushing in a school zone, single lane. They shoot over into the opposite lane and pass a few people, then a cop pulls out and nails them.
By that time they're doing double the limit, in a school zone, and in the wrong lane. Good job.

Posted by KublaKhan Alrightythen. I'm running some errands this morning after dropping Kiddo off at school. I'm taking my time (school zone) and morning traffic etc. and why the fuck should I hurry etc. Dude pulls up behind me and I can see he's a bit agitated. All the signs of mental breakdown are evident: flapping hands, slapping the dash, gripping the wheel like there's no tomorrow, and I can see his face curl up into the expletive position and he's waving around and going nuts. Excellent, I think. So I decide to ease off on the gas and have some fun. It's a tight street with cars parked on either side, and the road weaves around nice bends and there's a solid line and Dude is going bonkers. It looks as though he's having a heart attack or a stroke or at least a total freak-out. FUCK FUCK FUCK etc. and he begins to edge up behind me until I can't see the hood of his car. So I tap the breaks, and he eases off a bit, but the fierce energy of his frustration is obviously getting the better of him, and he edges up again. So I tap the breaks and Dude is practically exploding from his seat. Then I slow down as I approach the light, which has JUST turned yellow, and then I stop JUST as it turns red. Speaking of turning red, my friend is ape-shit crazy now, and he's leaning out of the car screaming, and it's SO MUCH FUN that I take a second or five after the light turns green and Dude tries to drive around me before I even get off the line AND WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT but there's a cop coming around the corner and on go the lights and Dude gets pulled over, and as I'm driving off, I can see his not having much luck with the explanation, etc. I wonder how much the ticket was, and now I'm wondering how his day is going.

I imagine that, right before he got behind you, the guys wife called frantic because the baby was having trouble breathing and was turning blue, and could he please come home right now!?!?!

Posted by Esoterik I imagine that, right before he got behind you, the guys wife called frantic because the baby was having trouble breathing and was turning blue, and could he please come home right now!?!?!

That's what the emergency vehicles are for.