How do you deal with tailgaters? (Miami: attorneys, safety, move to)

[PhotoProIP]

Originally Posted by 97701

Photo, first I don't believe you did this 9 times, at least not with success. 2nd, most tailgaters will tailgate no matter what speed the car in from of them is going. I usually drive a few mph above the speed limit. 3rd, claiming you need to tailgate because you might have an emergency is nonsensical.

Im not tailgating, i use my lights to wake them up! If that doesnt work, i horn(not rest on the horn, but just a tap, usually they text or talk so they are not aware of what they're doing), if they continue to annoy I call FHP.

[gonzoUSF]

Originally Posted by brianjb

Why would you do that? That is very rude. I know that they shouldn't pass on the right, but two wrongs don't make a right. If they are going fast enough to pass you, then you need to be in the right lane and let them pass.

I don't do that on the highway, if I am on the highway, the only reason I am in the far left lane is to pass. Otherwise, I am in the middle to right lane.

I only do it on roads with 2 lanes i.e. Fletcher, Bears, Kennedy etc. I typically don't drive in the right lanes on those roads, unless they are wide open. So since I am doing above the speed limit in the left lane, while passing everybody that's in the right, I am pretty sure I can stay in the left lane. If someone wants to ride my tail even when I have tons of cars in front of me, I see no problem with it. When I have a chance and I see they want to overtake me, while not riding my tail, I'll move right and let them pass.

[kbrkr]

It's not tailgating, it's called drafting!

[Success3]

Originally Posted by PhotoProIP

If you don't want to be tailgated get out of the way!!! You are probably not doing the speed limit or are occupying a passing lane!

If you slow down in front of me i will call the cops on you! Already did this 9 times. Gave the the license plate# and told FHP that this driver is causing traffic delays by blocking a passing lane driving under the speed limit. 4 out of 9 times the patrol drove over and ticketed the "smart a**" who couldn't respect the traffic laws in place already!

Just like you don't know if there are kids in a car, you also don't know if theres a pregnant lady or some other emergency! That's why we have a passing lane!

Not sure about this one. I typically drive 10-15mph over and still have people on me in the middle lane. Like most people I understand the speeders use the left side of the road so if I choose to drive in the MIDDLE/RIGHT lanes of the road don't ride me. If someone is driving the speed limit or under on the right lane, I don't get upset...it's fine.

Calling the cops seems a bit excessive, but if they are okay with it then w/e.

[Irishiis49]

If I'm in the left lane I go anywhere between 5-10 miles over speed limits depending on traffic conditions and the fact that I like at least two car lengths between my car and the guy ahead of me(I have a pretty car) becauseI don't want to damage it or have it damaged! Also knock wood I have never been in an accident!!!xing fingers!

[BucFan]

Used to do a lot of the passive-aggressive stuff listed by others in this thread, but now, most of the time, I'll go the speed limit and if possible, pull to the right lane and let the idiot drive by. Not worth getting in a pissing contest with anyone nowadays. Too many loons on the road.

[97701]

33 years no tickets & no accidents. I don't drive slow, and once in a while on a special occasion I'll drive 100 plus, but only with a wide open road. 95% of the time I follow 95% of the laws.

[LKJ1988]

Most times i slow down, sometimes i give it a burst at WOT and leave em in the dust since i have the power to do so.

[Beacher23]

I always just hold down my window washer fluid so it sprays the car behind me, and everytime i've done it, they completely backoff. Always had success with it

[craigtnelson]

I set them on fire.