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Road traffic collision and driver fleeing the scene

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  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    DoaM wrote: »
    Could it be argued that the BMW driver was at fault as he was the one seeking to change lanes?

    It could be but it could equally be argued the BMW was ahead and the op should have backed off.
  • Mercdriver
    Mercdriver Posts: 3,898 Forumite
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    edited 26 July 2018 at 6:39PM
    drD wrote: »
    Hmm touched a nerve there. I wonder what car... oooh your username! :money:

    I sold my Merc more than a year ago. I drive a Mazda now. Grow up.

    You'll find idiotic roadcraft in all vehicles and none. It isn't brand specific.
  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    Mercdriver wrote: »
    I sold my Merc more than a year ago. I drive a Mazda now. Grow up.

    You'll find idiotic roadcraft in all vehicles and none. It isn't brand specific.

    Unfortunately it is a common trail in three German brands.
  • drD
    drD Posts: 13 Forumite
    edited 19 December 2025 at 9:30PM
    [quote=[Deleted User];74578466]Was the arrow labelled "Turn left". If not, it is indicative, not mandatory.[/QUOTE]

    Yeah it was left lane turn left or no through road (red bar across the lane) or second lane continue straight.
    Also laid out on the road with arrows
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 9,116 Forumite
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    drD wrote: »
    Yeah it was left lane turn left or no through road (red bar across the lane) or second lane continue straight.
    Also laid out on the road with arrows

    Your description ("restricted to people turning left at the PREVIOUS junction) doesn't make complete sense. Can you provide the location?
  • System
    System Posts: 178,434 Community Admin
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    drD wrote: »
    I don't mind that badly. I have minor scratches only and he's still an idiot. But I take your point that if someone uses their car as an aggressive instrument I should let him get on with it.

    You might want to take a long look in the mirror because you were acting just the same as he was.
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • drD
    drD Posts: 13 Forumite
    edited 19 December 2025 at 9:30PM
    [quote=[Deleted User];74579447]Your description ("restricted to people turning left at the PREVIOUS junction) doesn't make complete sense. Can you provide the location?[/QUOTE]

    Yeah as in the junction. He ignored the obligatory left turn and then pretended nothing happened straight after when the left lane becomes a bus lane again. That's where he wanted to merge
  • drD
    drD Posts: 13 Forumite
    edited 23 February 2019 at 3:51PM
    Tarambor wrote: »
    You might want to take a long look in the mirror because you were acting just the same as he was.

    hmmm I didn't launch myself into another lane after being a !!!! by ignoring the high way code to overtake people that were using the road properly
  • Aylesbury_Duck
    Aylesbury_Duck Posts: 16,500 Forumite
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    drD wrote: »
    Go do one Tarambor. He had no right to propel himself into our lane.
    ....and there's why this collision happened. You cannot supress your sense of entitlement. Not even on a forum. You've no hope on the roads.
  • helphelphelphelp
    helphelphelphelp Posts: 302 Forumite
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    I find it ironic that you are worried about him smoking whilst driving when you have admitted to using your phone to take photos whilst driving
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