Dash cam videos thread 3.4 (embedded car dash-cams only)

rd1izb7lvpuksx

tedpan wrote: »

My cousin was caught drinking cans on his bicycle in the UK. Was fined and was banned from driving for two years. I wonder what will happen here..

That punishment doesn't seem to fit the crime.

inforfun

Friend of mine in Holland got his license suspended for 6 months after being caught drunk on his bicycle.
Dont assume nothing will happen with your license just because you are on a bicycle.

tedpan

Zane Salmon Tarp wrote:

That punishment doesn't seem to fit the crime.

I thought it was harsh too at first, although when I thought about it, he was probably all over the road. If someone hit and killed him, they'd have that on their conscience for him being drunk on the road.

richieffff

3 Short Clips from the last while, nothing overly exciting :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKroSzKkoU

TOMs WIFE

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fritzelly

Link doesnt exist

What Username Guidelines

TOMs WIFE wrote: »

Tour de France arrives in front of me before I stop.
Gives me the finger when I beep.
Forces an oncoming van to brake for him as he tries to pass a bus on the outside.

Outside a bus moving off while in oncoming traffic was stupid, but why did you beep?

fritzelly

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Outside a bus moving off while in oncoming traffic was stupid, but why did you beep?

Maybe because a beer belly and lycra don't mix?

Idiotic cyclist who deserves to be pulled up and fined.

tuxy

fritzelly wrote: »

Maybe because a beer belly and lycra don't mix?

Idiotic cyclist who deserves to be pulled up and fined.

Why are the cars out in the middle of the lane when there is faster moving traffic coming through? Very inconsiderate

fritzelly

tuxy wrote: »

Why are the cars out in the middle of the lane when there is faster moving traffic coming through? Very inconsiderate

No idea what you are talking about

tuxy

fritzelly wrote: »

No idea what you are talking about

In that video cars are taking up lane positions that prevents faster moving traffic from filtering safely.

fritzelly

tuxy wrote: »

In that video cars are taking up lane positions that prevents faster moving traffic from filtering safely.

Where does it say in the rules of the road that you have to leave sufficient space between yourself and cars in an adjacent lane to allow filtering?
You filter when safe to do so and can be done

(don't think he was giving the finger to the beep but to the car you are referring to)

What Username Guidelines

fritzelly wrote: »

Where does it say in the rules of the road that you have to leave sufficient space between yourself and cars in an adjacent lane to allow filtering?
You filter when safe to do so and can be done

(don't think he was giving the finger to the beep but to the car you are referring to)

Think you're being baited there as some motorists complain cyclists should move over to let faster traffic through...

Still though, my question was genuine even if it may come across troll-ish. I spend time both driving and cycling and get random beeps and middle fingers the odd time, but only on the bike, and I always wondered was it just a dislike of cyclists.

tuxy

It doesn't have to be in the rules of the road, most cyclist will actually move left for cars on faster section of roads even though legally they do not have to.
It just takes some consideration for other road users. The person who posted that video was driving right of the middle of the lane blocking anyone who wanted to safely filter. There was no benefit to taking that lane position.

fritzelly

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Still though, my question was genuine even if it may come across troll-ish. I spend time both driving and cycling and get random beeps and middle fingers the odd time, but only on the bike, and I always wondered was it just a dislike of cyclists.

Because Ireland thinks a painted line a cycle lane makes (look at most other EU countries - tho drivers tend to be more considerated in mainland Europe) which just invokes disdain from both sides

tuxy wrote: »

It just takes some consideration for other road users. The person who posted that video was driving right of the middle of the lane blocking anyone who wanted to safely filter. There was no benefit to taking that lane position.

That's just baloney expecting every car to line up perfectly for cyclists to pass thru. Was taught in lessons to always stay left in single lane roads and maintain centralish position in dual+ lanes

What Username Guidelines

tuxy wrote: »

The person who posted that video was driving right of the middle of the lane blocking anyone who wanted to safely filter. There was no benefit to taking that lane position.

On that stretch the left lane is for turning left only, cam car is in right hand lane for straight ahead/right turn.

tuxy

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Outside a bus moving off while in oncoming traffic was stupid, but why did you beep?

Yes but is he driving right of the middle of that lane or is his car wider than the bus ahead?

fritzelly

tuxy wrote: »

Yes but is he driving right of the middle of that lane or is his car wider than the bus ahead?

Looks dead center to me, but camera perspective and all. Even if he was more left the cyclist would still be in the wrong to filter to the right

TOMs WIFE

tuxy wrote: »

The person who posted that video was driving right of the middle of the lane blocking anyone who wanted to safely filter. There was no benefit to taking that lane position.

You obviously don't know that road. Left lane is left only.

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

On that stretch the left lane is for turning left only, cam car is in right hand lane for straight ahead/right turn.

Exactly.

tuxy wrote: »

Yes but is he driving right of the middle of that lane or is his car wider than the bus ahead?

It's the dash cam. I was exactly centered. As another poster said, that's how I was taught. Not to go along dual lanes on the very left (or right).

fritzelly wrote: »

Looks dead center to me, but camera perspective and all.

Yep.

Someone asked why I beeped. I was slowing to a stop in the traffic and the bike appeared out of nowhere. It's reasonable to expect that I can stop when I intend to do so without something appearing right in front of me like that. Fine if bikes do that when vehicles are stopped.

Hurrache

TOMs WIFE wrote: »

the bike appeared out of nowhere. It's reasonable to expect that I can stop when I intend to do so without something appearing right in front of me like that. Fine if bikes do that when vehicles are stopped.

He didn't "appear out of nowhere", nor did He just "appear right in front of you like that".

Beeping was a dick move.

Carpentry

Hurrache wrote: »

He didn't "appear out of nowhere", nor did He just "appear right in front of you like that".

Beeping was a dick move.

I guess every driver should be equipped with at least 2 extra pair of eyes, looking out for d1ck cyclists appearing out of nowhere. Like there is not enough sh1t going on the roads already.

jimmynokia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoQpU6MDlbM

McCrack

He was looking at the lights far ahead

iwillhtfu

McCrack wrote: »

He was looking at the lights far ahead

I have to hold my hand up for that one also. I've driven through that junction hundreds of times but I've done that on one occasion just not minding.

Carpentry

Most probably mistaken the lights, but still, I wouldnt risk it to go ahead, when the cars are still going at you.
From RSA book :

Traffic Lights
A red light means “stop”. If the light is red as you approach
it, you must not go beyond the stop line at the light or,
if there is no stop line, beyond the light.

A green light means you may go on if the way is clear. Take
special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way
to pedestrians who are crossing.

Spook_ie

McCrack wrote: »

He was looking at the lights far ahead

Maybe he's posting a video somewhere of all those other drivers breaking their red, now that would be funny.

The Royal Scam

Travelling through a small village, stayed at the 50 then 60 then 80km/hr limits out of the village and at all times the 10 DL 520d was literally inches behind my car. Blew my horn as he blew past me than he slammed on just as we hit the 100km/h zone on a bend and brow of a hill. Unfortunatley did not get the reg.

Slippin Jimmy

What an absolute moron! I like to tip along myself. If someone in front of me is doing the speed limit I will never drive on their bumper because the are obeying the rules. If someone is going exceptionally slow it really bugs me, but I never break check them or beep the horn. I will wait for my chance to over take and leave them to it.

rd1izb7lvpuksx

The Royal Scam wrote: »

Unfortunatley did not get the reg.

Is it not 10-DL-13828, visible as it overtakes you?

The Royal Scam

Zane Salmon Tarp wrote: »

Is it not 10-DL-13828, visible as it overtakes you?

Fair play to you , that was the number kind of in my head allright. Just seen it on cartell. There is not a lot I can do apart from put it up here. I'm sure Garda would not entertain it anyway.

rd1izb7lvpuksx

The Royal Scam wrote: »

Fair play to you , that was the number kind of in my head allright. Just seen it on cartell. There is not a lot I can do apart from put it up here. I'm sure Garda would not entertain it anyway.

You could call Traffic Watch on 1890 205 805 - that's what they're there for. I know people who've been talked to about their driving, although I don't know if anything came of it.

More from the UK, first clip is very dramatic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Y9YO4-xA0

zubair

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I have to hold my hand up for that one also. I've driven through that junction hundreds of times but I've done that on one occasion just not minding.

I've made the same mistake myself at that junction ONCE before.

Sharp MZ700

And there was nothing prior to all this?

Hammer Archer

As always, I'm amazed that these drivers are in such a rush when behind, yet magically have the time to slam on their brakes once they get in front.

zubair

Hammer Archer wrote: »

As always, I'm amazed that these drivers are in such a rush when behind, yet magically have the time to slam on their brakes once they get in front.

Same as the people who pull out in front of you at the last minute in a mad rush and then drive at 45kph.

The Royal Scam

Sharp MZ700 wrote: »

And there was nothing prior to all this?

No , I drove like a normal person. I live in this village. I had pulled out from a side road onto the 50 km/h road and he was at least 1/2k away and was up behind me in a matter of seconds. I am not trying to be smart but by you asking that question you are trying to justify in some way what he had done?

Sharp MZ700

The Royal Scam wrote: »

No , I drove like a normal person. I live in this village. I had pulled out from a side road onto the 50 km/h road and he was at least 1/2k away and was up behind me in a matter of seconds. I am not trying to be smart but by you asking that question you are trying to justify in some way what he had done?

Where did I say that? No justification for what he did going by what you say. Some drivers are just knobs, you did nothing wrong and he'll get his dues some day.

zubair

zubair wrote: »

Same as the people who pull out in front of you at the last minute in a mad rush and then drive at 45kph.

The amount of times I was driving in the Mrs' Ibiza with the L plates up (my L plates) and someone would pull out in front of me when they saw I was a learner, only to then drive slower than I was travelling in the first place.......At least you're not stuck behind a learner, though pal, eh?

AndyBoBandy

Some clips from the last few months.

*All my own fault because i'm a pr1ck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BT2J6xKQ0c

stecleary

DoctorStrange wrote: »

Cyclists with cans of Guinness

Monster maybe?

iwillhtfu

The Royal Scam wrote: »

Fair play to you , that was the number kind of in my head allright. Just seen it on cartell. There is not a lot I can do apart from put it up here. I'm sure Garda would not entertain it anyway.

Definitely report it, Carlow Gardai are actually not to bad on following up on dangerous driving reports.

Thargor

Deleted User wrote: »

More from the UK, first clip is very dramatic.

[YOUE]h-Y9YO4-xA0[/YOUTUBE]

Any backstory to that first clip? Serious explosion.

RobertFoster

Thargor wrote: »

Any backstory to that first clip? Serious explosion.

Happened on the A47 near Uppingham on February 22nd. The truck driver was able to get out by himself, the car driver had to be cut free and airlifted to hospital.

You can read blow-by-blow updates here: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/live-police-shut-a47-between-2574327

And see a few aftermath pictures here: https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/updated-person-airlifted-to-hospital-after-a47-crash-and-hgv-fire-between-uppingham-and-glaston-9062769/

sundodger5

looks like the car took out the trucks fuel tank?

jimmynokia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRcNvTYjpVQ

artanevilla

zubair wrote: »

Same as the people who pull out in front of you at the last minute in a mad rush and then drive at 45kph.

I find this only happens when there is nothing behind you.

blastman

Met this future organ donor on Tuesday evening on the way home from work...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3D9AYjD7lY

Tasfasdf

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Definitely report it, Carlow Gardai are actually not to bad on following up on dangerous driving reports.

How does that work. Do you just to into a guards and show them on your phone or do they want to keep the sd card.

artanevilla

Tasfasdf wrote: »

How does that work. Do you just to into a guards and show them on your phone or do they want to keep the sd card.

I called traffic watch, Garda rang me a few days later to set up appointment at the station responsible for that area. Brought them in the video on a USB stick, Gard copied it onto the computer in the station, but I let them keep the stick anyway. Also took a statement on what happened which I signed.