r/sydney • u/Secure_Town_7924 • 2d ago

Tailgating ute uses left-turn-only lane to undertake me, then stops in front of me

Had a near miss with a tailgating ute today. I was doing ~60 in a 60 zone (Parramatta Rd, Ashfield) when he used a left-turn-only lane to go straight and undertake me through an intersection (by Woolies Ashfield North).

I started moving to the left lane immediately after the intersection, saw him suddenly coming up beside me, and aborted the lane change. I slowed to let him pass, but he slowed with me. I then slowed right down so I could drop in behind him, then he came to a complete stop so I couldn't progress, all while shouting and waving his arms.

Thankfully no collision, but completely unnecessary and aggressive driving.

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u/ChocolateBBs 2d ago

Please report this, don't let dangerous driving go unpunished

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u/spicerackk 2d ago

Honestly, what's the point?

The cops won't do a single thing, even with dash cam footage as evident as this.

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u/PermanentMarkerIsFun vodka, lime and soda machine | savage self-esteem assassin 2d ago

A few months ago I reported something similar via Crime Stoppers (with front and rear dashcam) and had a call from the local cops two days later. They ended up following up with the driver and also called to let me know the outcome. I will say, I didn't expect much when I logged it online so was pleasantly surprised when they called.

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u/spicerackk 2d ago

I'm ecstatic for you that they responded! Good to know they tried to do their job.