A Car Chased/ Cut Me Off

[Beezer]

I couldn't sleep last night so I went out for a coffee at my all-night Tim Horton's Drive -Thru. It was around 4:30 in the morning.

On my way home, a car about 100 yards behind me sped up super fast and pulled up adjacent to my car...just inches away...leaning into my lane on the right side of the road. Then the tinted car sped up again, cut me off and suddenly slammed on the brakes right in front of me. The car made me slow down to a crawl behind it...then it sped up again and turned right down a side street.

My worst fears tells me this was a gang dare or some kind of initiation. I felt I was lucky to not be the victim of a random drive-by shooting. Fortunately, there was another car about 50 yards up to my left that would have been a witness in case anything bad happened...which is why I think the car eventually left me alone.

I suppose I should have called the Police. I might still report this car later today although I didn't get a plate number. It was a harrowing experience for sure, and I don't rattle very easily.

 

[Pepper]

Insurance fraud? This type of thing has been happening here. I am glad you are okay and not hurt Dear Beez.

 

[Aunt Bea]

@Beezer, I think you better start making your late night coffee at home.


“It’s another world at night…” - Jackson Browne

 

[Della]

• The Setup:
  The scam typically involves three vehicles:
  • The "Swoop" Car: Driven by a criminal, this vehicle intentionally cuts in front of the "squat" car.
  • The "Squat" Car: Also driven by a criminal, this vehicle brakes suddenly after being cut off by the swoop car.
  • The Victim's Car: The innocent driver who rear-ends the squat car because they cannot react in time.

 

[911]

Because it was only 1 car, it could have been what’s called “baiting.” The idea is to enrage the driver going about his own business to the point where he becomes enraged and begins to act impulsively by trying to get back at the driver until someone’s car gets hit, one of the driver’s are injured or they both pullover and get out of their vehicles.

Once the driver of the car that started the harassment has the other car pull over and they both get out of their vehicles, the driver that started the harassing may have a weapon and rob the baited vehicle’s driver or do bodily damage. It doesn’t happen very offer, but it does happen.

 

[Oldeagle66]

Pop a few rounds out of sun the roof. They'll scatter in the opposite direction fast.

 

[stretch5881]

Sometimes, a dash cam sure would come in handy.

 

[Twostep]

I couldn't sleep last night so I went out for a coffee at my all-night Tim Horton's Drive -Thru. It was around 4:30 in the morning.

On my way home, a car about 100 yards behind me sped up super fast and pulled up adjacent to my car...just inches away...leaning into my lane on the right side of the road. Then the tinted car sped up again, cut me off and suddenly slammed on the brakes right in front of me. The car made me slow down to a crawl behind it...then it sped up again and turned right down a side street.

My worst fears tells me this was a gang dare or some kind of initiation. I felt I was lucky to not be the victim of a random drive-by shooting. Fortunately, there was another car about 50 yards up to my left that would have been a witness in case anything bad happened...which is why I think the car eventually left me alone.

I suppose I should have called the Police. I might still report this car later today although I didn't get a plate number. It was a harrowing experience for sure, and I don't rattle very easily.

And what would you have told the police? That someone passed you too fast per your perception and then slowed down?

 

[Rae]

Some drivers are so careless the way they drive. Your situation sound scary and I am glad you made it home safe.

 

[Beezer]

And what would you have told the police? That someone passed you too fast per your perception and then slowed down?

I dunno. A speeding car nearly causes me to ditch my vehicle...then I almost rear end the other car. I think this is worthy of a Police notification.

 

[Beezer]

it could have been what’s called “baiting.”

I think this was probably the case, and the other car up ahead would have been a witness so the bait car drove off.

 

[Beezer]

I've noticed lately that @Twostep has become the resident forum contrarian.

Me: "What a beautiful blue sky today!"

Twostep: "Actually, it's more aqua."

 

[Beezer]

Narcissists are naturally contrarian, so when arguments occur, they instinctively become competitive. They must win. Dr. Les Carter explains how, in their quest for control, they use tried and true tactics that will potentially bring out the worst in you

 

[Nathan]

Nothing good happens after midnight.
The crooks OWN the night.
I don't go out after dark, but then I don't see well at night anyway.

 

[HoneyNut]

I suppose I should have called the Police. I might still report this car later today although I didn't get a plate number.

That sounds like a good idea, even if you can't provide all the information needed to do something about it this time, if it happens again to someone else the police will know that it isn't a one-time occurrence.

 

[Dave03]

You have a lot of adventures while out driving.

Remember when you blew through a red light and got a $330 ticket?

 

[OneEyedDiva]

These days it's a good idea not to be out and about late at night or the middle of the night. I'm glad nothing worse happened. I don't know what good it would do to report the incident without a license plate though, especially since you didn't report it immediately. Be careful Beezer!

 

[fuzzybuddy]

We've all done stupid things that anger other drivers. Yet Beezer's incident doesn't sound like a normal driver snit. It sounds very directed with a purpose.

 

[Naturally]

Maybe they thought you were someone else.
Doubt we'll ever know why it happened.

 

[WhatInThe]

Sounds like the other driver was at the end of their day not the start.

 

[Disgustedman]

Pop a few rounds out of sun the roof. They'll scatter in the opposite direction fast.

Not in Canada they're not allowed to defend themselves and actually they're not allowed to be driving around with guns in the car....

 

[OldOld]

Does anyone recommend on-dash recording device?

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Pop a few rounds out of sun the roof. They'll scatter in the opposite direction fast.

We don’t carry guns with us in Canada. Not only is it against the law, but generally speaking, we don’t need them. Canada is completely different than the U.S. in many ways but especially with gun laws.

 

[Nathan]

Does anyone recommend on-dash recording device?

Very good idea, I've been meaning to shop for dash cams for our vehicles.

 

[gruntlabor]

I don't know what good it would do to report the incident without a license plate though, especially since you didn't report it immediately. Be careful Beezer!

Yes, but if the same thing happened again --same place, same time, same vehicle description -- maybe the police or neighborhood watch would know to keep watch or drive by frequently, maybe stop this character.

I think it should be reported.