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Road rage incident...

violetp · 2013-10-28 19:53:14

I gestured at another driver to overtake me while I was stopped at the side of the road (trying to parallel park). He rolled down the window, gave out to me for waving and then speed off before I could explain that I just didn't want to delay him... Am I missing some rule?

28-10-2013 7:53pm

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violetp

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I gestured at another driver to overtake me while I was stopped at the side of the road (trying to parallel park). He rolled down the window, gave out to me for waving and then speed off before I could explain that I just didn't want to delay him...

Am I missing some rule?

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#2 28-10-2013 8:09pm

rovoagho

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Giving out to someone is road rage now?

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#3 28-10-2013 8:16pm

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Pretty much.

OP, just forget about it.

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#4 28-10-2013 8:18pm

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he probably misinterpreted your waving as a rude gesture

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#5 28-10-2013 8:37pm

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I'd be careful about waving through where someone approaching from behind - if he hit someone/thing in the act of passing you he could perhaps (IANAL) claim you indicated he was clear to pass.

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#6 28-10-2013 10:17pm

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Even if you did indicate/wave, the person in control of the car is the only one responsible for that car.

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#7 29-10-2013 8:55am

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Strictly speaking, any hand gestures should be indications of what you intend to do, not directions to other road users. But he was probably just a crank.

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#8 29-10-2013 9:00am

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Was it her? If so you had a very lucky escape!!

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